Valentine Sweethearts

Celebrate love with these delightful Valentine Sweethearts cookies, the perfect treat for any romantic occasion! These buttery, tender cookies are infused with a hint of vanilla and almond extracts, giving them an irresistible flavor that melts in your mouth. With their charming heart shape and a creamy, pastel-hued frosting sandwiched between, these homemade cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with a touch of artistry, thanks to the magic of food coloring. These festive cookies make for a stunning addition to Valentine’s Day spreads, gift boxes, or any celebration that calls for a sweet showstopper. Make memories this Valentine’s Day with these adorable, sweet bites of love!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 3 drops Food coloring (red or pink)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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 the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

To make the filling, beat the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 11

Spread a small amount of the frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.

Step 12

Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.

Step 13

Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(901.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3629.6

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 497.5mg	0%
Sodium 1325.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 619.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 386.1g
Protein 38.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 93.6mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 430.0mg	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: 28.5%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 67.3%