Valentine Strawberry Cookies Recipe: How to Make Heart-Shaped Treats
Soft, chewy Valentine strawberry cookies made with strawberry flavor and a festive pink hue a sweet, playful treat perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree or strawberry cake mix powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: pink food coloring
- Optional: white chocolate chips or heart sprinkles
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- 4. Mix in strawberry puree or cake mix powder and food coloring if using.
- 5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- 7. Fold in white chocolate chips or sprinkles if desired.
- 8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- 9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- 10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for 15 minutes if too soft.
- Do not overbake for best texture.
- Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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