Get ready to steal hearts and tantalize taste buds with the most adorable and delectable Valentine's Day dessert ever! These Sugar Cookie Valentine Lips are not just a treat for your palate, but a feast for the eyes that will make your loved ones swoon. Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp yet tender cookie, decorated with stunning red icing that captures the essence of romance. Whether you're planning a special surprise for your Valentine or looking to impress at a festive gathering, these cookies are guaranteed to be the star of the show.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Red icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg to the butter mixture, beating until well incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the cookie dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped or lip-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use red icing to decorate the cookies, creating detailed lip or heart designs as desired.
- Allow the icing to set completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out to prevent spreading and maintain sharp cookie shapes.
- Use a sharp, clean cookie cutter for precise lip and heart outlines.
- Don't overbake! Remove cookies when edges are just turning golden to keep them soft and tender.
- For the most vibrant red icing, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle for more intricate and professional-looking icing designs.
- Store cookies in a single layer to prevent smudging the delicate icing decorations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
