Classic Sugar Cookies (Valentine Idea) by Pam

Sugar cookies are a popular treat during holidays and special occasions, and they can be decorated with icing, sprinkles, or other toppings to make them even more festive.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Classic Sugar Cookies (Valentine Idea) by Pam

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 drop Red food coloring (optional)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
6. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
13. Enjoy these classic sugar cookies as a sweet treat or share them with your loved ones for Valentine's Day!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.