17 Valentines Day Sugar Cookie Recipe Cook Up Something Special!

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the icing:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Before you start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, cut out the dough and place the cookies on a lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.
9. To make the icing, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup, and almond extract until smooth.
10. If desired, add food coloring to create different colors for your cookies.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or spoon to drizzle or spread the icing onto the cookies.
12. Let the icing set before serving or packaging as gifts.

These delicious and festive Valentine's Day sugar cookies are sure to be a hit with your loved ones. The soft and buttery cookie base pairs perfectly with the sweet and smooth icing, creating a treat that is both beautiful and delicious. So why not spread the love this Valentine's Day and whip up a batch of these irresistible sugar cookies?