Indulge in Sweetness: Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies
Looking for a Valentine's Day treat that's quick to make, surprisingly healthy, and bursting with flavor? Look no further! Our Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies are the perfect way to show your love. These cookies are simply delightful and make a heartful Valentine’s day celebration.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Valentine's Day wasn't complete without my grandma's sugar cookies. The scent of vanilla and sugary sweetness wafting through the house, the hours spent carefully decorating each heart, and the sheer joy of sharing them with loved ones – these are memories I cherish. This recipe for Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies is my attempt to recreate that magic, with a healthier and more time-efficient twist, perfect for today's busy lives. It brings a nostalgic connection to a heartfelt tradition, making them the sweetest way to celebrate love and connection.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (gel or liquid), as desired
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
- Serve: Share your Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies and enjoy!
Best Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired.3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting and decorate with sprinkles.3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Food coloring (gel or liquid), Sprinkles
- Share your Best Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies and enjoy!