Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
Delightful heart-shaped sugar cookies perfect for Valentine's Day, customizable with various flavors and decorations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Decoration (optional)
- Royal icing or fondant for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the almond milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before decorating with icing or fondant if desired.
Notes
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container. They can last for a few months in the freezer.