Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these Fast and Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These cookies are soft, sweet, and can be easily adapted to be gluten-free without sacrificing flavor. With charming shapes and straightforward preparation, they make an excellent choice for baking with loved ones or surprising friends. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (OPTIONAL – only if using gluten free flour blend that doesn't contain xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until mixed.
- Roll out dough on parchment paper to 1/4 inch thick; cut into shapes.
- Chill cookie shapes for 10-15 minutes before baking at 350°F for 6-9 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg