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valentine decorated cookies

Valentine Decorated Cookies: Sweet Love in 8 Simple Steps


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cookies decorated for Valentine’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup heart-shaped sprinkles
  • Royal icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract to the butter mixture.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly and add sprinkles on top.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  9. Let cookies cool before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use different shapes for variety.
  • Customize icing colors for your theme.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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