Cozy up for a delightful baking session with these charming Valentine Butter Cookies! These lovely treats are perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day or any day you want to spread some sweet joy. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Let’s get started on creating these heartwarming delights in your own kitchen!
Title: Valentine Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 egg
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Red and pink food coloring
– Heart-shaped cookie cutters
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
3. Slowly incorporate the flour and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and pink to the other half. Knead each dough until the color is evenly distributed. Wrap each separately in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Using heart-shaped cookie cutters of various sizes, cut out shapes from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them as they are!
These Valentine Butter Cookies are not only a delightful treat for your loved ones but a fun and creative baking project that you can enjoy making together. Share these heart-shaped delights with your family, friends, or keep them all for yourself – we won’t judge! Enjoy the love and warmth baked into each delightful bite of these homemade cookies. Happy baking and happy Valentine’s Day!
