Looking for a delightful and easy treat to celebrate Valentine's Day? Look no further than Sprinkle Valentine's Day Cookies! Imagine whipping up a batch of these adorable cookies in no time, knowing they're healthier than store-bought options, and bursting with delicious flavor. As a busy parent, I know how precious time is, and these cookies are a perfect way to spread love without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to bake some smiles!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These Sprinkle Valentine's Day Cookies bring back memories of childhood Valentine's parties. My mom always made simple sugar cookies with sprinkles, and the bright colors always screamed love and friendship. Recreating that joy with this recipe, but with a healthier twist, feels like a perfect way to pass on the tradition. Now, my kids get excited every Valentine's Day as we continue to make these cookies and gift them to friends and loved ones.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Decoration:
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles (Valentine's themed, of course!)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill Dough (Optional): For easier handling, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Valentine's Day themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Add Sprinkles: Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently press sprinkles onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Package them up and give to your loved ones!
Sprinkle Valentine’s Day Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.3/4 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For easier handling, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Valentine’s Day themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently press sprinkles onto the top of each cookie.1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Package them up and give to your loved ones!