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Valentine Sandwich Cookies: Easy Holiday Baking Delight!

valentine sandwich cookies (easy holiday baking)

Delicious and easy-to-make Valentine sandwich cookies perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk to create a frosting. Add food coloring if desired.
  11. Spread frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to customize the frosting with different colors and flavors.
  • These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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