Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood with these delightful Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies. Crafted with love, these heart-shaped treats are simple to make and free from preservatives and artificial colors. Perfect for any festive occasion, they allow for creativity in both color and presentation. Bring joy to your loved ones with this easy homemade cookie recipe that is sure to impress at gatherings or as a sweet surprise for someone special.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red or pink food coloring (natural preferred)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough; tint half with food coloring as desired.
- Roll out colored dough and cut into hearts; then shape into a log by wrapping plain dough around the hearts.
- Chill the log for at least 30 minutes, slice into rounds, and bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes until lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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