How to Make Delicious Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies with Icing | Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

With the mixer on low speed, beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.

Divide the dough in half and flatten into two round discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick for soft cookies.

Using a flat spatula, transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 8–9 minutes, until the edges begin to lightly brown.

Cool on wire racks before icing.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk or half-and-half.

Mix until smooth.

Divide the icing into smaller bowls to add food coloring.

Ice the cooled cookies and leave them undisturbed until the icing hardens.

Cooking Techniques

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