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valentines cookie

Valentines Cookie Recipe: 5 Steps to Sweet Love

Delicious Valentine’s Day cookies perfect for sharing.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  6. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cool before icing.
  9. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk for icing.
  10. Decorate cookies with icing and food coloring.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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