Love-Drop Cookies

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Love-Drop Cookies are charming, sweet treats with a delicate texture and a hint of vanilla. Topped with colorful red sugar, they are perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or simply sharing love through baked goods. Their simple ingredients and quick baking make them ideal for any cookie lover.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix shortening, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, butter, beaten eggs, flour, and salt together until well combined.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Sprinkle the tops with red sugar.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 7 minutes or until lightly golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

748 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 51.9g 67% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1544.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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