Valentine Sugar Cookies
Delicious and charming cookies perfect for Valentine's Day, customizable with various shapes and decorations.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- whisk
- Hand mixer or wooden spoon
- Cookie cutters
- Wire racks
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup colored sugar or sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter and sugar mixture, and beat until well blended.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the dough comes together.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball of dough using the bottom of a glass and sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top.
- Refrigerate the cookie sheets for about 10-15 minutes.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.