Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood with these delightful Slice and Bake Valentine’s Day Cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms ordinary cookie dough into vibrant, heart-shaped treats that are perfect for sharing with your loved ones. With no preservatives or artificial colors, these cookies offer a fresh and wholesome alternative to store-bought versions. Customize them with your favorite flavors or colors to make them uniquely yours! Ideal for any occasion, from Valentine’s Day festivities to everyday sweet cravings, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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
- Natural food coloring (red or pink)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Divide the dough; color one part with natural food coloring as desired.
- Chill both doughs before rolling out the colored dough into a rectangle and cutting out heart shapes.
- Stack hearts between plain dough and form a log; freeze until solid.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), slice the log into rounds, bake for about 12 minutes, then cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg