Description
Shortbread Valentine Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate love, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These heart-shaped treats are delightfully buttery and incredibly easy to make. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a touch of almond extract, they are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles for that festive flair, making them ideal for gifting or sharing at parties. Enjoy these charming cookies with a warm cup of tea or package them beautifully as heartfelt gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chilled salted butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp nonpareils or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a mixer, combine flour, butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt until small crumbs form.
- Add sprinkles and knead the dough into a ball.
- Roll out the dough between two layers of wax paper to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into heart shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg