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Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Soft vanilla almond sugar cookies that roll clean, bake tender, and hold their shape—ideal for Valentine’s Day decorating and gifting.
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Servings: 36 Extra Large Sugar Cookies
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Food Dehydrator or Fan
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Ingredients
- 2 cups salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Baking Pans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.2 teaspoons baking powder, 8 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Extracts
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the vanilla extract and almond extract using a mixer.2 cups salted butter, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons almond extract
- Mix for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the Sugars and Corn Syrup
- Scrape down the bowl.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and corn syrup.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup
- Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Incorporate the Eggs
- Scrape down the bowl again.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.4 large eggs
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix just until combined.
- Dough should be soft but not sticky; adjust with a small amount of flour or milk if needed.
Chill the Dough
- Divide dough into two portions.
- Wrap each portion tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Roll and Cut the Dough
- Remove one portion of dough and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
Bake the Cookies
- Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake for 6–10 minutes, until edges are set and just beginning to turn light golden.
Cool and Decorate
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
Substitutions
• Unsalted butter may be used; add an additional ½ teaspoon salt.
• Almond extract may be omitted for a vanilla-only cookie.
• Light corn syrup may be replaced with agave, honey or golden syrup, with slight flavor changes. Decorating • Use my Royal Icing for Cookies to ice Serving Suggestions & Pairings
• Serve plain or decorated with royal icing or glaze.
• Pair with coffee, tea, or milk.
• Ideal for holiday platters, gift boxes, and decorated cookie sets. Storage
• Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Decorated cookies should be layered with parchment paper. Freezing
• Dough may be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling.
• Baked, undecorated cookies may be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed at room temperature before decorating.
• Unsalted butter may be used; add an additional ½ teaspoon salt.
• Almond extract may be omitted for a vanilla-only cookie.
• Light corn syrup may be replaced with agave, honey or golden syrup, with slight flavor changes. Decorating • Use my Royal Icing for Cookies to ice Serving Suggestions & Pairings
• Serve plain or decorated with royal icing or glaze.
• Pair with coffee, tea, or milk.
• Ideal for holiday platters, gift boxes, and decorated cookie sets. Storage
• Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Decorated cookies should be layered with parchment paper. Freezing
• Dough may be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling.
• Baked, undecorated cookies may be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed at room temperature before decorating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 extra large cookie (not decorated) | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.