Mini Valentine's Cookies

These delicious mini valentine's cookies are made from scratch and topped with a sweet glaze. The perfect DIY valentine's gift idea for kids and adults

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 8

Total Time 38

Servings mini cookies

Calories 38kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Cookies:

1/2 cup Unsalted butter 1 stick
3 Tablespoons Powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Cup + 2 Tablespoons of All Purpose Flour

For Glaze

1 cup + 2 tablespoons of Powdered Sugar
1 tablespoon of Light Corn Syrup
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of Milk
1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla
Food coloring optional

Extras

Sprinkles
Candies
Edible pens

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
Throw all the ingredients together in the bowl of a mixer and mix until combined
Using a rolling pin, roll the cookie dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Make sure they are about 1/4" of an inch thick
Cut out the hearts using the cookie cutter
Any leftover dough, roll again and cut more hearts
Place the hearts on the lined cookie sheet
Bake for 6-8 minutes
Remove from oven and let the cool completely before glazing.

For Glaze

Place all ingredients minus the teaspoon of milk in a bowl. Mix until combined. If needed add the teaspoon of milk
Add the food color of your choice (if desired)
Glaze should be thick but still pourable

Assembly

Dip each cookie into the glaze and shake off the excess glaze. Glaze should cover the surface of the cookie
Add sprinkles or candy if desired
Let the cookies dry out on a baking rack for a minimum of 6 hours
After cookies have dried, you may use an edible pen to write out messages
Store cookies in an airtight container

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