These Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting are the perfect sweet treat for your Valentine’s celebration! With a buttery, soft sugar cookie base and creamy buttercream frosting, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re baking with family or gifting them to loved ones, these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around!
When it comes to Valentine’s Day treats, nothing beats the charm of homemade sugar cookies decorated with buttercream! These Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet making them the ultimate cookie for spreading love. With their beautiful, homemade buttercream in pink and white, they’re not only delicious but also a fun and festive way to celebrate. Whether you’re baking them for a party, gifting them to someone special, or enjoying them with your family, these cookies are sure to make Valentine’s Day extra sweet!
Making these Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with homemade frosting is easier than you might think! Start by preparing a simple sugar cookie dough with classic ingredients like butter, sugar, and a hint of almond extract for extra flavor. After mixing the dough, roll it out and use your favorite heart-shaped cookie cutters to create festive designs. Once baked and cooled, it’s time for the fun part—decorating! Whip up a batch of buttercream, tint it with pink and red gel food coloring, and get creative with piping and flooding designs. Let the icing set completely, and you’ll have beautifully decorated cookies ready to share or enjoy!
Why You’ll Love Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
- These Valentine’s Day cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, making them irresistible for any occasion.
- Valentine’s Day cookies with buttercream frosting are not only delicious but also a beautiful treat that’s fun to decorate.
- These Valentine’s Day cookies are easy to customize with your favorite colors and designs.
- These Valentine’s Day cookies are perfect for baking with kids, letting everyone join in the fun of decorating.
- These cookies are perfect to gift to friends, neighbors, or even teachers!
Ingredients For Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Buttercream Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- Food coloring of your choice
How to Make Valentine’s Cookies with Royal Icing
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: In a small mixing bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
Step 3: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat room temperature butter and sugar until well combined.
Step 4: Add egg vanilla extract, and almond extract and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients and blend until fully incorporated. If dough is a little crumbly, add one Tbsp water at a time until dough is incorporated*
Step 6:Divide the dough into two equal parts to make it easier to roll out the dough. Place dough on a floured surface and place a sheet of saran wrap or parchment paper over the dough.
Step 7: Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough using your favorite cookie cutters and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8: Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes (depending on how large your cookie cutter is) or until the edges are slightly golden. Let cool slightly and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
Step 1: Make buttercream frosting by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. Tint with your desired food coloring.
Step 2: Decorate cookies with homemade frosting and sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with this Valentine’s Cookie Recipe
Pair these Valentine’s cookies with a warm cup of hot cocoa for a cozy and sweet treat. For something a little more refreshing, pair with an ice cold glass of milk! You can never go wrong with milk and cookies.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
Feel free to use any of your favorite colors for the sugar cookie frosting ! You can also add sprinkles or other decorations on top of these Valentine’s cookies.
Swap almond extract for lemon or orange extract to give the cookies a bright citrus twist.
Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder to the dough for a subtle chocolate-flavored cookie base.
Storage & Leftovers
These Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with buttercream frosting are easy to store and make great leftovers! Once decorated, place the cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store them at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate them for a slightly longer shelf life. If you want to save some for later, freeze the cookies (without frosting) in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature and decorate with fresh frosting. These cookies are perfect for making ahead or savoring over a few days!
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies FAQs
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just let it soften slightly before rolling it out.
Do I have to use buttercream?
No, you can use other toppings like royal icing or a simple glaze if you prefer.
Can I decorate the cookies the same day I bake them?
Yes, but make sure the cookies are completely cooled before applying frosting to avoid melting.
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Valentines Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- cup unsalted butter, softened
- cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Buttercream frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- food coloring, pink, red
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer beat room temperature butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add in egg vanilla extract, and almond extract and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly add flour mixture into wet ingredients and blend until fully incorporated. *If dough is crumbly add 1 Tbsp. of water at a time until incorporated*
- Divide the dough into two equal parts to make it easier to roll out the dough. Place dough on a floured surface and place a sheet of saran wrap or parchment paper over dough.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Using your favorite cookie cutters, cut dough and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes (depending how large your cookie cutters are) or until the edges are slightly golden. Let cool slightly and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
- Make buttercream frosting by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and heavy whipping cream until smooth and creamy. Tint with food coloring.
- Decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!
