Celebrate love with these Valentine’s Day Slice N’ Bake Cookies! These buttery, tender cookies are a delight to make and even more fun to eat. With colorful Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles and vibrant dough, these cookies are a sweet way to share the love with friends, family, or your special someone.
The best part about this recipe is its versatility. You can prepare the dough ahead of time, slice it whenever you’re ready to bake, and fill your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked cookies in minutes. Perfect for gifting, parties, or a festive dessert table, these cookies are guaranteed to spread joy!
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients Overview
- Butter: The base of the cookies, giving them their rich, buttery flavor.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Sprinkles: Festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles add a pop of color and fun to the cookies.
- Food coloring: Adds a festive red or pink hue to part of the dough.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red or pink gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles
Directions
- Prepare the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Cream the butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. - Add the wet ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. - Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. - Divide and color the dough
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain. Add a few drops of red or pink gel food coloring to the other portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed. - Add sprinkles to the plain dough
Fold the Valentine’s Day sprinkles into the plain dough, distributing them evenly. - Shape the dough
Roll each portion of dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. - Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Slice the cookies
Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. - Bake
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Avoid browning the cookies to maintain their vibrant color. - Cool and serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time
20 minutes (+ 1 hour chilling time)
Cook Time
10–12 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition (per cookie, ~24 cookies)
- Calories: ~120
- Fat: ~6g
- Carbohydrates: ~14g
- Protein: ~1g
Expert Tips
- Chill the dough: This step ensures clean slices and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use gel food coloring: Gel coloring provides vibrant color without altering the dough’s consistency.
- Add more sprinkles: Roll the dough logs in additional sprinkles before chilling for extra festive flair.
FAQs
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Wrap the dough logs tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before slicing and baking.
Can I use cookie cutters with this dough?
Yes, but skip the log-shaping step. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness after chilling, then cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
How should I store the cookies?
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Storing & Freezing
- Storing: Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the dough logs or baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Substitutions & Variations
- Gluten-free version: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Chocolate addition: Drizzle the baked cookies with melted white or dark chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Color variations: Use two or three colors of dough for a more intricate slice-and-bake design.
Valentine’s Day Slice N’ Bake Cookies
Celebrate love with these Valentine’s Day Slice N’ Bake Cookies! These buttery, tender cookies are a delight to make and even more fun to eat. With colorful Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles and vibrant dough, these cookies are a sweet way to share the love with friends, family, or your special someone.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- **Prepare the dry ingredients**
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- **Cream the butter and sugar**
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- **Add the wet ingredients**
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- **Combine wet and dry ingredients**
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- **Divide and color the dough**
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain. Add a few drops of red or pink gel food coloring to the other portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
- **Add sprinkles to the plain dough**
- Fold the Valentine’s Day sprinkles into the plain dough, distributing them evenly.
- **Shape the dough**
- Roll each portion of dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- **Preheat the oven**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- **Slice the cookies**
- Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- **Bake**
- Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Avoid browning the cookies to maintain their vibrant color.
- **Cool and serve**
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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