COMING SOON..........VALENTINES COOKIES

VALENTINES COOKIES............

Its not even February yet and I am talking about Valentine Cookies. But...its basically a one day holiday so I have had it on my mind. Cookies are a easy treat to bake and give so here
are a few recipes to try............

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla and mix until smooth. Sift together the flour and baking powder and stir into the creamed mixture alternating with the heavy cream. Cover the dough and chill for 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until bottoms and edges of cookies are light brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks. Makes approx. 4 dozen cookies.

Sugar Cookie Icing

1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tsp milk
2 tsp light corn syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla or almond extract
food coloring

Combine the sugar and milk until smooth, then add the corn syrup and extract until the icing becomes stiff. Add more sugar to thicken or more milk to thin. Divide into separate bowls and tint with food coloring. Let dry at least an hour before stacking.

You may use this little recipe or "Mama's Fold Over Cookies" which is on my sidebar. This recipe is basically a shortbread cookie and can be used also for many many cut out cookies.

Have a blessed weekend!............