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valentines day cooking for kids

Valentines Day Cooking for Kids: 7 Sweet Moments Together

A fun and easy recipe for kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Red food coloring
  • Heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Add red food coloring until you reach desired color.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles on top.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
  • Customize with different colors.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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