Description

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these charming heart-shaped sugar cookies decorated with red and pink sprinkles. Soft, buttery, and lightly flavored with vanilla and almond extracts, these cookies are perfect for sharing sweet love and making any occasion special.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk

Decorations

Red and pink sprinkles for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder to ensure they are well incorporated.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until you achieve a smooth, fluffy mixture.
Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing thoroughly for flavor.
Blend Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending to form a dough.
Adjust Dough Consistency: Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of buttermilk until the dough is soft but not sticky, ensuring ease of rolling.
Shape Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to prevent sticking, then cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
Decorate Cookies: Place the heart-shaped cutouts on a baking sheet and sprinkle with red and pink sprinkles for a festive look.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving to set their shape and texture.

Notes

Softening the butter at room temperature helps to achieve a smooth cream with sugar.
Buttermilk quantity can be adjusted to get the right dough consistency; add gradually.
Use a floured surface and rolling pin to prevent dough from sticking.
For extra flavor, extracts can be substituted or combined, such as using only vanilla or adding a hint of lemon zest.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
Sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted or replaced with colored sugar or small candies.