Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgia of your childhood with these delightful Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies. Crafted from simple ingredients, these heart-shaped cookies are not only easy to make but are a vibrant and flavorful treat perfect for any celebration. With customizable colors using natural food coloring, they add a fun touch to your festivities. Gift them to loved ones or enjoy them at gatherings—these cookies are free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, making them a wholesome choice for sweet moments.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Yield: About 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
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough; color one portion with food coloring as desired.
- Roll colored dough into a rectangle, chill for 25 minutes, then cut out heart shapes.
- Freeze the log for at least 30 minutes before slicing into rounds.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for about 12 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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