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The Perfect Blend of Sweet and Tart

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Red food coloring

Instructions:

To start, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add in the egg and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Next, divide the dough into two equal portions. In one portion, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until the dough turns a lovely shade of pink. Roll out both portions of dough onto a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack while you prepare the frosting.

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon of almond extract
• Red food coloring

In a small mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add in the vanilla, lemon, and almond extracts and mix until well combined. If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out. For the pink frosting, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until desired color is achieved.

Once the cookies are cooled, spread the frosting on top of each cookie. You can also use a piping bag to make designs on the cookies. Let the frosting set before serving.

Final Thoughts

This valentine cookie dough recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it the ideal treat for your special someone. The combination of vanilla, lemon, and almond extracts adds a unique and delicious flavor that will have your loved ones asking for seconds. So why not surprise them with a batch of these beautiful and tasty cookies this Valentine's Day?