Valentine Cookies RecipeI combined recipes to create these heart-shaped cookies for my Valentine's Day, but you can enjoy them anytime. My children are grown, but I still bake the cookies for my husband and myself and for others.Ingredients of Valentine Cookies Recipe1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons almond extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltPrepared vanilla frosting and red colored sugar, optionalPreparation of Valentine Cookies RecipeIn a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, beating well. Add extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate with frosting and colored sugar if desired. Yield: 3 dozen.Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 204 calories, 11 gSource: TasteofHome.com
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Valentine Cookies Recipe
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