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Valentine Sugar Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies & bars, desserts, family mealtime, valentine sugar cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Author Maggie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for icing
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk for icing
  • red and pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut with heart-shaped cookie cutters.
  5. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make icing: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cooled cookies and let icing set completely.