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Valentine Sugar Cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with delicious Valentine Sugar Cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweet Moments
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar adds a rich, molasses-like flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened ensures the dough is creamy
  • 2 large Eggs provides structure and moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract infuses a warm aroma
  • 2 3/4 cups Flour forms the base structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cookies rise
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Water activates the baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Milk adds moisture
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened creates a creamy base for frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened rich and smooth frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla enhances flavor
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens the frosting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

How to Make Valentine Sugar Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, softened butter, and eggs in a large bowl, mixing in the vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
  4. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, stirring until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix the brown sugar mixture with the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  6. Scoop out 1/3 of the dough and fold it carefully.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin and cut into shapes.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges.
  9. Combine the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl to prepare the frosting.
  10. Add powdered sugar gradually until you reach your desired thickness for the frosting.
  11. Decorate your cooled cookies with the frosting and colorful sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with edible glitter for an enchanting finish.

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