Valentines day is the perfect season to bake something sweet. These soft, chewy Valentine’s Day cookies deliver all of the love with none of the fuss. Packed with flavor and easy to whip up, they are ideal for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or gifting to someone special. Whether you are baking with your little ones or prepping treats for friends, this recipe is all about sharing joy in cookie form.
These cookies can be easily customized by switching up the add-ins to match any holiday or mood. They also freeze beautifully, so you can make them ahead of time and have a stash ready whenever love (or a cookie craving) strikes.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Customizable for any occasion – Swap the heart shaped sprinkles for chocolate chips or candies to match any holiday or theme.
- Make ahead magic – These cookies freeze beautifully, so you can prepare them in advance and have a sweet treat ready whenever you need it.
- Soft, chewy, and irresistible – Each bite is packed with flavor and that perfect cookie texture – soft on the inside with just the right amount of chew.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 and 1/2 cups of add ins – sprinkles, candies, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc.
How to make Valentine’s Day Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and add them to the wet ingredients.
- Add in the add in’s and mix until just combined.
- If the dough is sticky, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Roll the dough into one inch balls and place onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.
How to store Valentine’s Day Cookies
- Store these cookies in an air tight container room temperature for 3 days.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze before transferring to an airtight container for up to 4 months. Bake frozen cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes
- Flash freeze already baked cookies and store them in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
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Valentine’s Day Cookies
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minutesIngredients
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 and 1/2 cups of add-ins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and add them to the wet ingredients.
- Add in the add-in’s and mix until just combined.
- If the dough is sticky, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Roll the dough into one inch balls and place onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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