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valentines cookie box ideas

valentines cookie box ideas to Craft Heartfelt Treats

Ideas for a Valentine’s cookie box filled with sweet treats.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Royal icing for decoration
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.
  10. Arrange cookies in a decorative box for gifting.

Notes

  • You can customize the shapes for different themes.
  • Use different colors of icing for variety.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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