Description

Indulge in the sweetness of Valentine’s Day with these delightful Sugar Cookies! Perfectly soft and adorned with vibrant royal icing, these heart-shaped treats are a joyful way to express love and affection to your friends and family. Easy to make and highly customizable, they are great for gifting, parties, or simply enjoying at home. The melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the sweet buttery flavor makes them irresistible. Gather your loved ones for a fun cookie decorating session or surprise someone special with beautifully packaged cookies. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these sugar cookies will add a touch of sweetness to your festivities!

Ingredients

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4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 TBSP sour cream (at room temperature)
6 TBSP meringue powder (for royal icing)
6 fl oz water (for royal icing)
6 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
2 tsp light corn syrup (for royal icing)
½ tsp almond extract (optional)
Assorted gel food coloring (for royal icing)

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Instructions

Prepare your workspace and gather all tools and ingredients.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients along with sour cream until combined.
Chill dough for at least one hour; then roll out to ¼ inch thickness.
Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
Cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg