My family would say that there is always a good reason to make cookies - it doesn't have to be a special occassion - but there is nothing like a holiday to inspire some baking fun.
I remember when M & K were in school, I always loved helping them do valentines - and it was even better if they needed cookies or cupcakes for their class - an excuse to bake something with a holiday theme!
I miss baking for all the fun occassions as school, so with Barry away and Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought I would make some heart-shaped sugar cookies and decorate them.
I used a recipe I have had for a while - it came out of a Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Cookie magazine - and always turns out. I made the dough one night, baked them the next morning and with Katie's help, decorated them another night.
Now they are all ready to go - I have some pretty special people that deserve a tasty Valentine's treat.
Enjoy!
Sugar Cookies
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll each half of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness, on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough with a floured heart shaped cookie cutter. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven about 8 minutes or until edges are set. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool.
Ice with butter frosting (great recipe on the back of the Rogers Icing Sugar bag!)
Decorate with sprinkles or heart candies.
Makes about 36 cookies.
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