Valentines Day Buttons

Valentine’s Day Buttons are a popular treat during Valentine’s Day celebrations. They are often given as gifts to loved ones and symbolize affection and sweetness.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Valentines Day Buttons

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Bakery, International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red food coloring
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and salt, mix well.
3. Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms.
4. Divide the dough in half and add red food coloring to one half, kneading until the color is well incorporated.
5. Shape the dough into small buttons and place them on a baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
8. Once cooled, dust the buttons with powdered sugar.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

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.