Delicious Valentine?s Day Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing Recipe

These Valentine?s Day Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing delight with their soft texture and vibrant presentation, making them perfect for gifting or festive celebrations.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Calories: 293

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

? cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
? cup powdered sugar
1 count egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2? cups all-purpose flour
? teaspoon baking powder
? teaspoon salt

Frosting Ingredients

? cup butter, softened (for frosting)
4? cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
? cup milk (for frosting)
? teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
? teaspoon almond extract (for frosting)
red and pink decorating gel
Valentines sprinkles

Equipment

mixing bowl
cookie cutter
Baking sheet
hand mixer
wire rack

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat oven to 375?F.
Cream butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl until fluffy.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until soft dough forms.
Roll out and cut with a cookie cutter. Aim for about ? inch thickness for a soft cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes on a greased pan. Let cool on a wire rack.
Mix frosting ingredients with a hand mixer. If too thick, add a tad more milk.
Frost the cookies with pink and red frosting.
Use decorating gel to add texture to the hearts. Sprinkle with red and pink sugar sprinkles and let set before gifting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSodium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g

Notes

These cookies can be customized by swapping flavors or adding various toppings. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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