Irresistible Soft Valentine Cookies That Melt in 1 Bite
Delicious soft Valentine cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for sharing love through homemade sweets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg