Bethany's Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Bethany's Favorite Valentine Cut Out Sugar Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Delicate and tender sugar cookies, subtly infused with vanilla and almond, perfect for celebrating love or any special occasion. A cherished recipe reminiscent of joyous celebrations.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    56 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    157 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Beat in the lightly beaten egg, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

03

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Divide the dough into thirds, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. (120 minutes)

05

Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

06

Step

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use floured cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.

07

Step

Place the cut-out cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

08

Step

Bake for 6 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (8 minutes)

09

Step

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

For best results, use high-quality butter and extracts.
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading during baking.
Roll the dough out evenly for uniform baking.
Avoid overbaking the cookies to maintain their soft texture.
These cookies are delightful on their own or decorated with royal icing, sprinkles, or sanding sugar.

Arianna Emard

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Dell Yost

    These cookies are amazing! The almond extract really makes them special.

  • Abel Weissnat

    My kids loved decorating these for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Joany Damore

    I doubled the recipe and they were gone in a flash!

  • Noe Dach

    This recipe is a keeper! So easy to make and the cookies are so delicious.

  • Deshaun Schumm

    The dough was a little sticky, but the cookies turned out perfectly after chilling.

  • Anya Rosenbaum

    These are the best sugar cookies I've ever made. Thank you!

  • Woodrow Turcotte

    I added a pinch of salt to the dough and it really balanced the sweetness.

  • Stephania Larson

    I substituted brown butter for regular butter and they were incredible!

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