Valentine's Day Cookies
Delicious homemade cookies perfect for expressing love and affection on Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowls
- Mixer
- Cookie sheets
- Wire racks
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups heart-shaped sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles or colored sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Consider chilling the dough for better shape retention.