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Valentine's Cookies

Indulgent Valentine's Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Customizable!

These Valentine's Cookies are soft, tender, and customizable for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or dairy-free margarine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar honey or maple syrup can be used
  • 1 large whole egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract use extra vanilla for nut allergies
For Decoration
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or icing for decorating

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Valentine's Cookies
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Valentine’s Cookies.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
  5. Beat in the whole egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  7. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Decorate the cookies with powdered sugar or icing as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes to maintain shape while baking. Store in an airtight container.

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