Soft Valentine’s Day Frosted Sugar Cookies
Deliciously soft and sweet cookies, topped with vibrant frosting and festive sprinkles, perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1/2 cup butter (Salted or unsalted, softened) Make sure the butter is softened but not melted.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Plus 1 tablespoon.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the frosting
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring Use to achieve desired color.
- Valentine's Day sprinkles For decoration.
Instructions
For the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg white and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool before frosting.
For the Frosting
- In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until well mixed.
- Add the cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- If desired, add pink gel food coloring to your frosting, mixing until you reach your preferred shade.
How to Serve
- Once your cookies are cool, frost them generously with the pink frosting.
- After frosting, sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles.
- Arrange the cookies on a decorative plate or in a gift box to share with loved ones.
Notes
Store your frosted cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you would like to keep them longer, consider freezing them before adding the frosting. You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or using different color gel food coloring for various occasions.