Valentine’s Day Message Cookies recipe with sweet handwritten notes, heart sprinkles, and soft sugar cookies — perfect for gifting and sharing love.
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Valentine’s Day Message Cookies Recipe
These Valentine’s Message Cookies are a heartfelt way to share something sweet. Soft, buttery cookies become little love notes when you decorate them with frosting, messages, and sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar for rolling
- Food coloring (optional)
- Large heart sprinkles
- White cookie frosting
- Chocolate writing frosting in piping bag
Making The Dough
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in egg and milk.
- Use the low setting on the mixer and gradually add flour until the mixture pulls away from the bowl.
- Work the dough with your hands until well combined.
- If using food coloring, add it now and knead until evenly distributed.
Chill & Bake
- Roll dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Slice the cookies and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Decorating the Cookies
- Apply an even layer of white cookie frosting.
- Write your desired message using chocolate frosting (cut a very small portion of the piping bag tip).
- Add a heart sprinkle.
Share The Love
These cookies make perfect Valentine’s gifts, party treats, and sweet surprises for friends and family.
Tips & Suggestions
• Chill dough thoroughly for clean slices
• Keep messages short and sweet for best results
• Use bright gel food coloring for bold designs
• Store cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days
Every cookie becomes a tiny love letter — simple, meaningful, and made to be shared. 💕🍪
