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Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies

Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies

Unlock the magic of Valentine's Day with these Best Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookies, a foolproof recipe designed for effortless baking and delightful decorating. These tender, buttery cookies are the perfect canvas for expressing your love, making them ideal for festive gatherings, thoughtful gifts, or simply a sweet treat for yourself.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • red and pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • Valentine's Day themed sprinkles (optional)

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Wire rack
  • Piping Bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  2. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll and cut.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use your favorite Valentine's Day cookie cutters (hearts, lips, X's, O's) to cut out shapes.
  8. Carefully transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk (or cream) and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and spreadable.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with red and pink food coloring to achieve your desired shades.
    red and pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
  12. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the frosted sugar cookies with the colorful frosting. Add Valentine's Day sprinkles if desired. Let the frosting set before serving or stacking.
    Valentine's Day themed sprinkles (optional)

Notes

Store cooled and decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
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