Description
Deliciously sweet and festive cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup colored sugar or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamy mixture.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and sprinkle with colored sugar or drizzle with icing.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg