These Valentine’s Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are a quintessential holiday treat, known for their buttery, tender crumb and perfectly smooth royal icing finish. These cookies are specifically designed to hold their sharp, heart-shaped edges during baking, providing a flawless canvas for decorative sprinkles and vibrant red, pink, and white glazes. Whether gifted in a decorative box or served at a school party, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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The Cookie Dough:
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1 cup salted butter, softened.
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour.
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0.2 tsp baking powder.
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1 tbsp vanilla extract.
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4 tsp almond extract (for that classic “bakery” flavor).
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The Decorative Finish:
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Royal icing or sugar cookie glaze in red, white, and pink.
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Assorted heart-shaped sprinkles and nonpareils.
