I’m obsessed with Valentine’s Day. Not the whole gifts or going out to an over priced restaurant because I’m WAYYYYY to cheap for that! I LOVE making this month of love super special for my kids though. These ombre Valentine’s Day cookies are a perfect baking tradition to start with your kids. They taste amazing and are a simple no fail recipe your kids can help you make.
If you don’t have time to make them from scratch, I guarantee your kids will have just as much fun with some store bought dough and frosting that you can color at home!
Valentine’s Day Cookies
My daughter and I make these cookies together every year for Valentine’s Day. Baking with kids is a great way to teach life skills, math, and let’s face they always have fun even if it makes us moms crazy! I love doing Valentine’s Day cut out hearts because it simplifies things — only one cookie cutter shape! We mix things up and make them more interesting by decorating them with different shades of pink frosting for an ombre effect and adding some fun heart sprinkles. Decorating is definitely my kids favorite part!
Valentine’s Day Cookies Recipe
This is my go to sugar cookie recipe for all the holidays! I love an easy recipe that you can make again and again. Grad a fun set of cookie cutters and you have a fun way to celebrate every holiday and season with your kids!
Ingredients
2 sticks of butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups of flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
**Substitutes for vegan recipes: use vegan butter and substitute 1/4 cup applesauce for 1 egg.
Directions
In your Kitchen Aid mixer whip together the softened butter and powdered sugar. (I use the paddle attachment.)
Add remaining ingredients and stir together on low, just until combined.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and wrap it with plastic wrap.
Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Butter Cream Frosting Recipe
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup of butter (2 sticks)
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
Directions
In a Kitchen Aid mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter.
Mix on low speed until well blended, then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat for 1 more minute.
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