Description
Soft, buttery Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies pink and red design, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red and pink gel food coloring
- Optional sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- 1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- 2. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- 4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Divide dough into 2 or 3 portions and tint each with different shades of pink and red.
- 6. Gently twist dough portions together without overmixing to create a marbled effect.
- 7. Shape dough into a log, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- 8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- 9. Slice dough into rounds and place on baking sheets.
- 10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are just set.
- 11. Cool completely before decorating or serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the colored dough to keep the marbled look distinct.
- Cookies should stay pale on top for a soft texture.
- These cookies make great gifts when packaged in clear bags or boxes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: valentine sugar cookies, marbled cookies, heart cookies