Description
Celebrate love with these irresistibly soft and buttery Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies. Each cookie is generously topped with a smooth, colorful frosting that adds a festive touch to any occasion. Perfect for sharing with friends, family, or that special someone, this easy recipe will make your baking experience truly memorable. Get ready to impress everyone with these delicious cookies that are as sweet as your sentiments.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients on low speed until well mixed.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Slightly flatten each mound.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost generously and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg