Description
Delicious buttercream cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day. Soft, sweet, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttercream frosting
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with your fingers or a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate with buttercream frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- Add food coloring to frosting for festive colors.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: valentine cookies, buttercream cookies, easy cookie recipe, Valentine's Day treats