Description
A fun and creative way to decorate cookies for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Prepare royal icing and divide into bowls to add food coloring.
- Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before decorating.
- Experiment with different colors and designs.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Valentine Cookie Decorating, Valentine’s Day, cookie recipe, dessert decoration