Description
Delicious and beautifully decorated sugar 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 baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- Water (as needed for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.
- For decorating, mix the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and just enough water to achieve a smooth consistency. Divide into bowls and add food coloring if desired. Decorate the cooled cookies and let dry completely before packaging.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened but not melted. Chill the dough if possible to prevent spreading while baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg