Description
A sweet and festive Valentine’s Day treat. These cookie bouquets are perfect for gifting or serving at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- Assorted Valentine’s sprinkles
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
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.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions. Dip half of each cookie in melted candy.
- Decorate with sprinkles while wet. Insert skewers into cookie bottoms.
- Arrange cookies in a vase or container to create a bouquet.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant cookie colors
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: valentine cookies, cookie bouquet, heart cookies, Valentine's Day treats