Description
Make delicious Valentine cookie boxes with this easy recipe. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pink candy melts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (heart-shaped or red/pink)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt candy melts and drizzle over cookies. Add sprinkles before the candy hardens.
- Once set, pack cookies in decorative boxes for gifting.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use different colored candy melts for variety.
- Add a personal note with the cookie box for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: valentine cookie boxes, homemade cookies, easy dessert, gift idea