Forget scrambling for last-minute Valentine’s Day treats! These Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies are the answer. They’re quick to make (because let’s be honest, time is precious!), surprisingly healthier than most store-bought options, and bursting with flavor. As a busy parent, I understand the need for simple joys. That’s why I rely on Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies: to always make my Valentine’s days special.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make these every Valentine’s Day, carefully stacking them in a heart-shaped tin. The sugary scent and the pastel colors were pure magic to a child. Now, I carry on the tradition, and the simple recipe brings back those warm memories every year. It’s not just about the cookies; it’s about the connection and the little piece of childhood I get to relive with my own family through Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Pink sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cream Butter: Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and cream together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a smooth ball.
- Color Dough: Divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and mix well until evenly pink or red.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut Shapes: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from both the plain and colored dough.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) 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.
- Decorate: While the cookies are still slightly warm, sprinkle on pink sprinkles, if desired.
- Serve: Share your Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies and enjoy!
Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cream Butter: Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and cream together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a smooth ball.2-3 tablespoons milk
- Color Dough: Divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and mix well until evenly pink or red.red food coloring
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut Shapes: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies from both the plain and colored dough.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) 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.
- Decorate: While the cookies are still slightly warm, sprinkle on pink sprinkles, if desired.pink sprinkles
- Serve: Share your Valentine Sugar Wafer Cookies and enjoy!