Delightful Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Create the Perfect Sugar Cookie with Sabrina’s Easy Tips

Valentine’s Day is all about love—and what better way to show it than with homemade heart-shaped sugar cookies?

These delightful treats are not just for eating; they’re for creating memories, sharing laughs, and celebrating the joy of giving.

I remember baking sugar cookies with my daughter for her school Valentine’s party. Flour dusted our aprons, and giggles filled the kitchen as we cut out heart shapes and added way too many sprinkles. Those moments remind me that baking is about connection, not perfection.

In this post, I’ll walk you through a beginner-friendly recipe for soft, buttery sugar cookies that hold their shape beautifully. We’ll also explore simple tips for decorating with royal icing, so your cookies look as wonderful as they taste. Plus, we’ll use Early Bird Farm’s Organic All-Purpose Flour to give these cookies that extra touch of quality and care.

As chef Julia Child once said, “A party without cake is just a meeting”—and in our case, cookies! So let’s get baking.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 3/4 cups Organic All-Purpose Flour (from Early Bird Farm)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for a delightful flavor twist)

For the Royal Icing (Optional):

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 3 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
• Food coloring (red, pink, or any Valentine’s hues)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.

Step 2: Chill and Roll Out the Dough

5. Divide the dough into two portions. Flatten each into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
6. Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 3: Shape and Bake

8. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to firm up as they cool!
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Decorate with Royal Icing (Optional)

11. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth and pipeable. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more water or powdered sugar.
12. Divide the icing into separate bowls and mix with your desired food coloring.
13. Use piping bags (or a spoon) to decorate the cooled cookies. Let the icing set for 1-2 hours before serving or storing.

The Sweet Art of Valentine’s Baking

Picture this: golden heart-shaped sugar cookies cooling on a wire rack, the warm aroma of vanilla wafting through your kitchen. As you lift one to your lips, the tender crumb melts into buttery sweetness, while a thin layer of royal icing adds a playful crunch.

These cookies are as much a treat for the eyes as they are for the taste buds—perfectly soft yet sturdy enough to hold those intricate designs you piped with love.

Here’s my favorite tip: when rolling out the dough, use rolling pin guides or stack two rulers on either side for even thickness. And if you’re in a rush, chilling the dough in the freezer for 20 minutes works just as well as an hour in the fridge.

Finally, don’t stress about perfection!

A sprinkle of mismatched colors or a wobbly icing line adds charm. After all, these cookies are about sharing love, not winning awards.

FAQs

Share the Love, One Cookie at a Time

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to bake and share these sweet creations. Whether you’re making memories with loved ones or crafting edible gifts, these cookies are a surefire way to spread joy.

So roll out that dough, grab your sprinkles, and tag us on Instagram at #EarlyBirdFarm with your creations. Let’s celebrate love, one heart-shaped cookie at a time. 💖

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these soft, buttery sugar cookies made with Early Bird Farm & Mill’s Organic All-Purpose Flour. Perfectly sweet and easy to make, this beginner-friendly recipe includes tips for creating heart-shaped cookies that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Baking

Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
• Rolling Pin
• Parchment Paper
• Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

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For the Cookies

• 2 3/4 cups Organic All-Purpose Flour From Early Bird Farm & Mill
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract optional, for added flavor

For the Royal Icing (Optional)

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp meringue powder
• 3 tbsp water plus more as needed
• food coloring red, pink, or your choice

Instructions

 

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
• Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies, transferring them to the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Do not overbake.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth and pipeable. Adjust the consistency with more water or powdered sugar as needed.
• Divide the icing into separate bowls and mix with desired food coloring.
• Use piping bags or a spoon to decorate the cooled cookies. Let the icing set for 1-2 hours before serving or storing.

Notes

For even rolling, use rolling pin guides or stack two rulers on either side of the dough as you roll it out. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Get creative with decorations! Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or write sweet messages on the cookies.

Keyword Beginner-friendly, Heart-shaped cookies, Sugar cookies, Valentine’s Day

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