Bethany's Favorite Valentine Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a batch of these delicious and festive cut-out sugar cookies. Made with love and decorated with colorful icing, these cookies are perfect for sharing with loved ones or giving as homemade gifts. The buttery and sweet taste of these cookies will melt in your mouth, leaving you wanting more. With a simple recipe and a touch of creativity, you can create beautiful and personalized cookies that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red or pink food coloring
• Assorted sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the dough in half and add a few drops of red or pink food coloring to one half. Mix well until the desired color is achieved.
6. Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
7. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
9. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate with assorted sprinkles or colored sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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