Valentine Cookies

Valentine cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies rolled in colored sugar and sprinkles. They are perfect for a Valentine's Day dessert!

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword soft sugar cookies, valentine cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings Cookies

Calories 171kcal

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Slowly add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Don't over mix the cookie dough.
Using a medium cookie scoop or Tablespoon, spoon out the dough. Roll in between two hands and then roll in sprinkles or sugar.
Place onto the pan 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the top of the cookies start to crack. Allow to cool on the pan for 2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container.

I prefer this vanilla extract in this recipe, it's my favorite for all cookies and desserts. If you don't have vanilla extract, you could swap the vanilla for another extract, like almond extract.
Make sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper or I love to use silicone baking mats, this helps the cookies hold their shape better.
These sugar cookies can be made for any holiday or party. Just switch up the colors of the sprinkles or sugar for St.Patricks Day, Easter, Halloween or Christmas.
Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks at room temperature.
If you want to freeze these cookies, just wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a ziploc bag. You can freeze the cookie dough too, just freeze the cooking dough balls and bake them from frozen.