Valentine Cutouts

Celebrate love and sweetness with these delightful Valentine Cutouts—soft, buttery sugar cookies adorned with vibrant icing and festive sprinkles. Perfectly shaped with heart-shaped cookie cutters, these treats are as fun to decorate as they are to eat, making them an ideal activity for kids and adults alike. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and almond extract, the cookies are tender and aromatic, striking the perfect balance of sweetness. The homemade icing, easily customizable with colors and edible decorations, lets you get creative with your designs. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute bake, these charming cookies are a simple yet impressive way to spread love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Perfect for gifting, dessert tables, or indulging with your loved ones, Valentine Cutouts are sure to make hearts—and taste buds—flutter.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks), softened Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups (for icing) Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons (for icing) Milk
• 0.5 teaspoons (for icing) Vanilla extract
• 0 (as needed, optional) Food coloring
• 0 (optional) Sprinkles or edible decorations

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other disc in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 8

Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies, gently transferring them to the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

While the cookies are cooling, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add food coloring if desired, then divide the icing into separate bowls for multiple colors.

Step 11

Once the cookies have completely cooled, use a spoon, piping bag, or offset spatula to decorate them with the icing. Add sprinkles or edible decorations while the icing is still wet.

Step 12

Allow the decorated cookies to set for at least 30 minutes before serving or storing them in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1145.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4807.4

Total Fat 205.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 721.7mg	0%
Sodium 1209.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 720.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 439.1g
Protein 46.9g	0%

Vitamin D 73.3IU	0%
Calcium 182.3mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 601.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 58.6%