Delicious Pope's Valentine Cookies Recipe

These Pope's Valentine Cookies are a delightful treat to make for your loved ones on Valentine's Day. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Divide the dough in half and add a few drops of red food coloring to one half. Mix until desired color is achieved.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate with icing or sprinkles as desired.
11. Serve and enjoy these delicious Pope's Valentine Cookies with your loved ones!

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