Valentine���s Day Cookies are more than just food, they are little parcels of love baked with joy. If there is a day specially dedicated to express your amour to the utmost, why not celebrate it with something sweet and symphonic, right? A perfect gift for your loved one or for yourself on this day of love. The sweetness in these cookies is just enough to set your mood right. Trust me when I say this, these Valentine���s Day Cookies are dangerously addictive! With their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they���d disappear from your cookie jar sooner than you can imagine.
Not only for Valentine���s day, but these cookies are also a great fit for anniversary dates, birthdays, or even as a regular dessert. Just one bite of these homemade Valentine���s Day Cookies would make you instantly fall in love with them. I just can’t stop raving about it and I know you are going to love it too! Let’s not keep our taste buds waiting anymore.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 48 cookies
- Yield: 4 dozen cookies
So, grab your apron, put on your chef���s hat and come join me in my kitchen to create some magic.
Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- For icing: 2 cups of powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of water, food colors.
A good standalone mixer, a rolling pin, cookie cutters in heart shapes, baking sheet, and oven.
How To Make Valentine���s Day Cookies
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Mix the softened butter with sugar in a mixing bowl until they become smooth. Break in the egg and vanilla extract into the mixing bowl and whip until it is nicely incorporated. Now add flour, baking soda, and salt all at once, and continue stirring until the dough takes form. Once the dough is ready, roll it out on a flat surface and cut out hearts using the cookie cutter. Place them on a greased baking sheet. Bake these pieces of hearts for about 12 minutes or until they look golden. Let them cool.
Tips For The Best Results
- Keep an eye on your oven, the cookies can overcook easily.
- Use room temperature butter for better consistency.
Storage Tips
- Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies freeze well too. So, you can make a batch in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I decorate the cookies with chocolate?
A: Absolutely! Melted chocolate can be a delicious topping for our Valentine���s day cookies.
Q: What other shapes can I use?
A: You can experiment with any shape you like as long as it fits the occasion.
Q: Can I replace all-purpose flour with almond flour?
A: Yes, you can use almond flour for a gluten-free variant, but do adjust the measurement accordingly.
Q: How do I create colored icing?
A: For colored icing, divide the icing into parts and add food color drops to each. Stir until the color is uniformly mixed.
Q: What other occasions can I bake these cookies for?
A: These cookies are perfect for any occasion that calls for a little sweetness.
Nutritional Facts of Valentine���s Day Cookies
Each cookie yields about 98.6 calories, 4.7g fat, 13.1g carbohydrates, less than a gram of dietary fiber, almost 7g of sugars, and 0.9g protein.
In conclusion, Valentine���s Day cookies, irrespective of how clich��d it may sound, is a universal symbol of expressing love and affection. They are easy to make, heartwarmingly delicious, and probably the best thing to bake on Valentine’s Day! Serve these beautiful expression of love with some warm milk, coffee or just as it is. So, get baking and spread the love magic around!
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