Valentine’s Day Soft Cookies
Delight in soft, buttery cookies decorated with love, perfect for sharing or gifting on Valentine’s Day with customizable add-ins and festive touches.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet lined
- 1 mixer stand or hand
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pink or red food coloring optional
- Heart sprinkles
- Chocolate chips
- Melted white or dark chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture to form cookie dough.
- Shape the dough into balls or heart shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Decorate the tops with heart sprinkles or chocolate chips as desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let cookies cool, then drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate if desired.
- Serve and enjoy these soft, sweet Valentine’s Day cookies.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped cutter for festive shapes.
- Add strawberry powder or cocoa for flavor variations.
- Fill cookies with Nutella or cream cheese for stuffed options.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.