Description
These Valentine Sandwich Cookies are a fun and festive treat for celebrating the season of love! With soft, buttery cookies sandwiched together with sweet, creamy frosting and decorated with colorful sprinkles, they’re the perfect homemade dessert to share with your Valentine. Whether you’re baking with loved ones or gifting them to someone special, these cookies are a delightful way to spread joy this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of red or pink food coloring (opti
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Add the milk if needed to help the dough come together.
- Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two discs and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make rolling and cutting easier.
- Roll Out and Cut the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Using a round cookie cutter (or a heart-shaped cutter for a Valentine’s touch), cut out cookies. Re-roll any scraps to make additional cookies.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the cookie cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a few drops of food coloring (if desired). Mix until fluffy and well combined. Adjust the consistency with more cream if necessary.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:
- Spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top to create a sandwich. Press gently to spread the frosting to the edges.
- If desired, roll the edges of the frosting in sprinkles for extra decoration.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these Valentine Sandwich Cookies with a glass of milk, or package them up as a lovely homemade gift for someone special!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the dough or frosting.
- If you want to make these cookies even more festive, try using red, pink, and white sprinkles or even heart-shaped sprinkles.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Valentine’s Day Treats
- Method: Baking, Sandwiching
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine cookies, sandwich cookies, heart-shaped cookies, Valentine’s Day dessert, homemade cookies, butter cookies, Valentine’s Day treats