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    Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    Published: Feb 2, 2022 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    Since we're on the subject of love, the only love you need to be concerned about is, loving how awesome these easy Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream Icing taste!  No chilling the dough, and once baked and frosted, they are tender, slightly buttery and definitely tasty when devoured!

    They're the perfect sugar cookies to fall in love with, like these Easy Melted Snowman Cookies!

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    These cookies are freaking amazing to gift or share with your besties, friends and family for any occasion really, but we are all about Valentine's Day and treats we can make and share!

    Sugar cookies that are heart shaped are fun and festive, who wouldn't fall in love with them?  YUM!

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    Why We Love These Valentine Sugar Cookies!

    • When it comes to making sugar cookies that are rolled and cut out, so this easy sugar cookie recipe is about as easy as you can get.
    • No need getting discouraged waiting for the dough to chill.  Just make the dough, roll it out and and cut them out with a heart shaped cookie cutter!
    • While the cookies are baking, you can make some delicious vanilla frosting on the side!  That way when they are cooled, you can pipe or frost your cookies with a knife or spatula.
    • Add some sprinkles or fun colored sugar sprinkles to the top to make them super adorable!  The kids will love adding the sprinkles and sugars on top as part of the fun!

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    These cookies are great for the love (s) of your life, Mother's Day or when you just feel like sharing with friends or co-workers.  Or how about when you just feel like baking and sugar cookies sound good?

    Ha!  The problem with that is they sound good all the time!

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    Ingredients You Need for Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe 

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour, measured correctly (or for gluten-free option, use Pillsbury gluten-free flour)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or use salted butter, omit salt)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Vanilla Frosting

    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or use salted butter, omit salt)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 3-4 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • Optional: Add ⅛ teaspoon almond extract, really takes it up a notch)

    Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    How to Make Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
    2. Cut in softened butter until the flour mixture is mixed well in by using a food processor, mixer or pastry cutter. Should appear like flour with a little moisture.
    3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
    4. Gradually add in flour mixture and slowly mix the cookie dough until it all comes together.  Dough should be a little sticky. If dough seems too dry, only add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk, otherwise the cookies will become runny.
    5. Flour the work surface and the top of the dough while rolling out cookies. 
    6. Roll dough out ⅓” thick and cut out cookies.
    7. Transfer cut out cookies to a lined parchment lined cookie sheet using a thin metal spatula.
    8. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-12 minutes depending on thickness of cookies.  8-10 minutes for ¼” cut out cookies if you want thinner cookies, 10-12 minutes for ⅓” and so on. 
    9. Once cookies are baked, let them sit on baking tray for a couple of minutes before removing.  Frost when cooled.

    Vanilla Frosting

    1. To make the frosting, mix all ingredients together using a mixer until frosting is thick and smooth. I like my frosting a little smoother for these cookies, so if you want to thin it out at this point, add a tablespoon of milk and continue testing until desired consistency. If you don't want to make frosting, this pre-made Wilton’s cookie icing is super easy to use as an alternative.

    Add sprinkles or candies as desired,  just make sure you add the sprinkles while the frosting is still wet. Let frosting set, then place in sealed container.

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    This easy sugar cookie recipe have your back!  Everyone's ready for Valentine heart sugar cookies made with love!!

    More Fun Delish Treats!

    • Valentine's Day M&M Cookies
    • Soft Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
    • Chocolate Heart Peanut Butter Cookies
    • 10 Dreamy Valentine Desserts
    • Valentine Milk Chocolate Brownie Bites
    • 25 Drool-Worthy Red Velvet Dessert Recipes
    • How to Make a Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Cake
    • 17 Valentine Treats to Swoon Over
    • Iced Oatmeal Cookies
    • Ultimate Gooey Brownies
    • Valentine Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts

    Here are 3 other recipes for sugar cookies you can also check out if you like!

    1. Best No Chill Sugar Cookies! This cookie recipe uses room temperature butter instead and has a really shiny cookie icing.
    2. Soft Buttermilk {Cutout} Cookies & Icing - These slightly tangy, buttermilk cookies are so soft and delicious and have a hint of vanilla flavor that make them incredibly delightful! We vanilla glazed them and they stay moist and fresh for days too!
    3. Soft Sugar Cookies - are simple to make drop cookies that melt in your mouth yummy!
    Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing

    Kim Lange
    The only love you need to be concerned about is loving how awesome these Valentine Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Icing taste!  They're the perfect sugar cookies to fall in love with!  No chilling the dough, and once baked and frosted, they are tender, slightly buttery and moist when devoured!  GF option
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 20 Cookies
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour or for Gluten-Free cookies, use something like Pillsbury gluten-free flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (or use salted butter, omit salt)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Vanilla Frosting

    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened (or use salted butter, omit salt)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 3-4 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • Optional: Add ⅛ teaspoon almond extract really takes it up a notch)

    Instructions
     

    Sugar Cookie Dough

    • Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
    • Cut in softened butter until the flour mixture is mixed well in by using a food processor, mixer or pastry cutter. Should appear like flour with a little moisture.
    • In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
    • Gradually add in flour mixture and slowly mix the cookie dough until it all comes together.  Dough should be a little sticky. If dough seems too dry, only add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk, otherwise the cookies will become runny.
    • Flour the work surface and the top of the dough while rolling out cookies.
    • Roll dough out ⅓” thick and cut out cookies.
    • Transfer cut out cookies to a lined parchment lined cookie sheet using a thin metal spatula.
    • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-12 minutes depending on thickness of cookies.  8-10 minutes for ¼” cut out cookies if you want thinner cookies, 10-12 minutes for ⅓” and so on.
    • Once cookies are baked, let them sit on baking tray for a couple of minutes before removing.  Frost when cooled.

    Vanilla Frosting

    • To make the frosting, mix all ingredients together using a mixer until frosting is thick and smooth. I like my frosting a little smoother for these cookies, so if you want to thin it out at this point, add a tablespoon of milk and continue testing until desired consistency.
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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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