Description
Valentine Sugar Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate love, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion where sweet treats are welcomed. These soft and chewy cookies are easy to make and can be customized with vibrant frosting and fun sprinkles, making them ideal for impressing friends and family. With a buttery flavor complemented by a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to melt hearts. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply sharing with loved ones, this Valentine Sugar Cookies Recipe is a wonderful choice.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups low fat or regular sour cream, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or cream
- red food coloring
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream until blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours before rolling out to ½ inch thick.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut the dough into shapes.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden on the bottoms; cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg