These small batch sugar cookies are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. With a delightful strawberry icing, they make a sweet treat for two, ideal for sharing with someone special.

This recipe is simple and quick, allowing you to whip up a batch of valentine sugar cookies that are soft, buttery, and beautifully decorated for the occasion.

Easy Small Batch Valentine Sugar Cookies Recipe

This recipe yields a small batch of sugar cookies, making it a great choice for a cozy dessert for two. The cookies are topped with a vibrant strawberry icing that adds a fruity twist, perfect for any valentine desserts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
• 1 tablespoon strawberry puree (for icing)
• Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare Strawberry Icing: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the strawberry puree until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar or puree as needed.
8. Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the strawberry icing on top and add sprinkles if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g