Valentine Cookies
Valentine Cookies are charming, heart-shaped treats perfect for expressing love on special occasions. Their buttery, sweet flavor combined with a hint of vanilla and cherry filling makes them delightful for both kids and adults. These cookies are ideal for romantic celebrations or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter or margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla; beat well to combine.
- Sift together the enriched flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out heart-shaped cookies using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush each with water.
- Cut smaller heart-shaped centers from the remaining cookies.
- Place the smaller heart frames on top of the larger cookies to create a window.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool, then fill the center heart space with cherry filling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).