Irresistible Soft Frosted Valentine Cookies in 30 Minutes
Delicious soft frosted cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day. Share love with these homemade treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely on wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract for frosting.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting colors.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg