Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies sparkle with love and sweetness, promising delightful moments of connection. Delicate heart shapes and pastel pink frosting invite cherished shared experiences between loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Liquid and Decorative Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream (or milk)
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- Valentines Day sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a uniform mixture.
- Transform butter and sugar into a creamy, airy consistency through vigorous beating until the texture becomes light and voluminous.
- Incorporate liquid elements by blending egg, vanilla, almond extract, and milk into the creamed mixture until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, forming a cohesive dough. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Transform the chilled dough by rolling it on a flour-dusted surface to approximately ¼-inch thickness. Utilize heart-shaped cutters to create romantic cookie silhouettes.
- Arrange cookie shapes on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that indicate perfect doneness. Allow complete cooling before decorating.
- Craft a luxurious frosting by whipping butter until smooth, then gradually introducing powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Optional food coloring can be added for visual appeal.
- Embellish cooled cookies with a generous layer of frosting, finishing with a sprinkle of festive decorative elements for a celebratory touch.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp heart shapes during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Add a pinch of cornstarch to create softer, more tender cookies that melt in your mouth.
- Experiment with different extracts like rosewater or orange blossom for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg