Description
These Mini Valentine’s Day Message Heart Sugar Cookies are charming, sweet, and perfect for celebrating love. Soft, buttery sugar cookies baked to golden perfection, ideal for decorating with messages or icing, making them a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day gatherings or gift-giving.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before decoration.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and prevent them from becoming tough.
- For a festive touch, decorate the cooled cookies with colored icing or edible markers to write personalized Valentine’s Day messages.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough before baking can help cookies hold their shape better if desired.
