Description
These light and fluffy sugar cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, providing a delightful treat that is easy to decorate and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened properly for easier creaming. Don’t overmix the dough; stop as soon as everything is combined for the best texture. Experiment with different decorations to make them festive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg