Description
Bake up a batch of Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies that are sure to delight everyone! These charming cookies are not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Perfectly sweetened, they boast a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you choose to decorate them for Valentine’s Day or enjoy them plain, these delightful treats will impress your family and friends. Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets with ease, ensuring no one misses out on the fun. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these cookies are ideal for last-minute celebrations or as a sweet surprise for your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Chill dough for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 6-9 minutes until firm but not browned.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg