You will more than enjoy this Valentine sugar cookies more than probably want because it will be hard to say no to more than just one cookie. Believe me these heart sugar cookies are just that good.
So, if you are looking for a good Valentine cookie recipe to make, this soft sugar cookie recipe is the one you want to make. It is even a fun craft to do with the kids that they can help make, decorate and eat!
This is our mom’s sugar cookie recipe that she has made forever. It is literally what I look forward to making every year. The sugar cookies are so fantastically soft and slightly puffy and a little piece of heaven in every bite.
For more amazing Valentine’s dessert recipes try our Valentine’s Day neapolitan cupcakes, Valentine Cookie pops, and our lover muddy buddies recipe. They are all wonderful and perfect for Valentine’s day.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Valentine Sugar Cookies Recipe:
Sugar Cookies
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Sour cream
Buttercream Frosting
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Salt
- Heavy cream
- Food coloring
How To Make Our Valentine’s Sugar Cookies Recipe:
Sugar Cookie Instructions:
Begin by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl and then set it aside.
Then in another large bowl beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until they become light and creamy.
Next add in the eggs one at a time and beat it all together until they are well combined.
Now add the vanilla extract and sour cream, and beat it together on low speed until it is well combined.
Then add in the dry ingredients set aside a little at a time on slow speed until they are just combined.
The dough will be a little sticky, so that is when you will throw the dough in the fridge for it to chill for 2 or more hours.
While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and then line the baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Once the dough is done chilling, lightly flour your counter and sprinkle a little bit on top of the dough and then roll it out with a rolling pin until it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
Then use your cookie cutters, heart shaped ones if you want the valentine’s shape, and then place the cookies on the baking sheet.
After the cookie sheet is full, place it in the oven for 7-9 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges.
Pull the cookies from the oven, and immediately move them to the cooling rack and let the cookies cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting:
While the cookies are cooling down, cream together the butter and vanilla extract.
Then gradually add in the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt and beat it together until it is smooth and creamy.
Once that is all mixed together, add in the heavy cream and continue mixing it on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Then divide the frosting up based on how many colors you want to do for frosting and then mix in the food coloring.
When the cookies are cool, frost them to your liking and enjoy!
To Make This Valentine Dessert You Will Need:
- Large mixing bowl (2)
- Medium mixing bowl
- Baking sheets (THESE are good!)
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
