❤️ Sweet Valentine’s Day Cookies (3‑Ingredient Love, Easy & Romantic) – Romantic Treats Your Fingertips!

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cup powdered sugar
• • ⅞ teaspoon baking powder
• • ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • ⅞ cup pink food coloring
• • ⅞ cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution.

2. 2

   Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, mix until the mixture forms a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a few drops of water.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into two equal parts. Shape each part into a flat disc and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step ensures the cookies hold their shape during baking.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar with the pink food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. If the icing is too thick, add a few drops of water.

7. 7

   Using a piping bag or a small spoon, spread a generous amount of pink icing onto each cooled cookie. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a snowy effect. Let the icing set for 15-20 minutes before serving.