Description
A simple and fun sugar cookie recipe perfect for Valentine’s Day. These cookies are easy to make and great for decorating with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with a spoon or your hand.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters for Valentine’s Day.
- Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookie, Valentine's Day, easy recipe, fun baking