Make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet with this Valentine Sugar Cookie recipe! These soft, buttery cookies are the perfect treat to show your love, with just the right balance of sweetness and charm. Whether you’re baking for someone special or preparing a batch for a class party, these cookies will fill the day with love and joy.
Each cookie offers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, paired with a subtle vanilla flavor that’s perfect for decorating with all your heart-shaped creations. Whether you’re icing them in pink and red or adding festive sprinkles, these cookies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.
What makes them special? Their versatility! These Valentine Sugar Cookies can be customized with all kinds of adorable designs, making them the ideal gift or party favor for the season of love.
Perfect for sharing with friends, family, or that special someone, this Valentine’s Sugar Cookie recipe will add a sweet touch to your celebration. Let’s bake up some love with every batch!
Valentine Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie cutters (preferably Valentine-themed)
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature or softened slightly
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 3 cups flour or gluten-free flour blend
- ½ cup plus extra for sprinkling on top of cookies
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl for two minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Blend in vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients, one cup at a time, until combined.
- Add food coloring to the dough and mix until evenly blended.
- Divide the dough into two portions, knead until smooth, and roll out to 1/4–1/3 inch thick on parchment paper or a floured surface.
- Use a greased cookie cutter to shape cookies, then transfer them to parchment-lined sheets.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 6–9 minutes, removing cookies before the edges brown.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 3–5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar using a mesh strainer.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
- Adjust baking time for smaller or larger cookie shapes to prevent overbaking.
Nutrition Facts:
| Calories | 157kcal |
| Total Fat | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 19g |
| Protein | 2g |
Tips to Make Valentine Sugar Cookies Even Better!
- Add Citrus Zest: Incorporate a teaspoon of lemon, orange, or grapefruit zest into the dough for a refreshing, tangy flavor.
- Infuse with Warm Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients for a subtle, cozy twist.
- Mix in Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder: Blend in a tablespoon of freeze-dried strawberry or raspberry powder to give the cookies a fruity flavor and a natural pink hue.
- Decorate with Royal Icing: Create intricate designs with royal icing and edible glitter for a show-stopping presentation.