Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than with homemade treats? Imagine biting into a soft, slightly sweet cookie, bursting with colorful sprinkles that dance on your tongue. Introducing Sprinkle Valentine's Day Cookies – the perfect way to spread joy! These cookies are quick to whip up (because who has hours to spend in the kitchen?), surprisingly healthy (yes, even Valentine’s treats can be!), and packed with flavor that will make everyone smile. My own kids have declared these a Valentine’s Day staple – and trust me, getting those picky eaters on board is a feat in itself! So, let’s get baking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother was the queen of easy, delicious treats. She believed that baking should be fun, not a chore. I remember one Valentine's Day, she let me cover sugar cookies entirely in sprinkles (much to my mother's dismay about the sugar content!). Those cookies, with their imperfect shapes and vibrant colors, were the highlight of the day. These Sprinkle Valentine's Day Cookies are inspired by those memories – simple ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum joy, all baked into a single bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Valentine's Day sprinkles
- Optional: Vanilla icing to decorate
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold In: Gently fold in the Valentine's Day sprinkles. Reserve a little to decorate later.
- Drop: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle the top of cookies with additional sprinkles.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (Optional): If desired, drizzle with vanilla icing and add more sprinkles.
- Serve: Enjoy your festive Sprinkle Valentine's Day Cookies with loved ones!
Sprinkle Valentine’s Day Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gently fold in the Valentine’s Day sprinkles. Reserve a little to decorate later.1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle the top of cookies with additional sprinkles.1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, drizzle with vanilla icing and add more sprinkles.1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles, Vanilla icing
- Enjoy your festive Sprinkle Valentine’s Day Cookies with loved ones!