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Valentine sugar cookies

Beautiful Valentine Sugar Cookies are easy to make with only a few simple ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 272kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • Royal icing:
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, powdered sugar and softened butter. Add the vanilla, almond extract and eggs. Combine well. Add the flour and salt. Combine thoroughly. Scrape the bowl several times with a rubber spatula.
  • Place dough into a large Ziploc bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into cookies.
  • Place evenly on sheet pans lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes.

Royal Icing

  • In a clean and grease-free bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Keep on medium speed and fluffy and the sheen is gone.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg