Description

These beautiful Valentine Swirl Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for your loved ones. With their vibrant pink and red swirls and festive sprinkles, they’re sure to bring joy to any Valentine’s Day celebration. The buttery sugar cookie base is soft yet slightly crisp, making them absolutely irresistible. Share them with friends, family, or that special someone!

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and pink food coloring
Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide dough into two equal portions. Tint one portion pink and the other red with food coloring.
Roll each portion into a rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper.
Stack the colored doughs, then roll up tightly into a log. Chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds.
Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, decorate with sprinkles.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

Tips: For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before slicing. Substitutions: You can use almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: valentine cookies, swirl cookies, pink cookies, holiday baking