Valentine's Day Cookies

Who wants to waste time on Valentine's Day cooking away? I know I have done that in the past and found out the hard way that it is almost impossible to slave all day, and be happy doing it. These cookies are an easy Valentine's Day fix. No messy rolling or unnecessary heart cut outs to worry about. Just plain simple deliciousness!

Perfect Pink Valentine's Day Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

1 stick of softened unsalted butter

1 egg

3/4 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon of salt

Pink or Red colored sugars for decorating

Directions:

Step 1: Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Beat food coloring, sugar, butter, and eggs in a large bowl.

Step 3: In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add into the wet mixture. When well mixed add the vanilla.

Step 4: Let dough chill for 5-10 minutes so it will be easier to handle.

Step 5: Make 1 inch dough balls and place them on an un-greased cookie sheet. Dip a small glass in the sugar of your choice and slightly flatten each cookie. Bake 8 minutes. Let cool completely.

Makes 30 cookies

My Secrets:

Secret 1: Make sure your butter is soft!

Secret 2: Mix the dry ingredients well, this will ensure the cookies will rise.

Secret 3: Do chill your cookies for a bit or they will stick to your fingers.

Secret 4: Do not over bake!

The Taste:

Yum! These cookies are just bundles of buttery goodness. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside makes them melt in your mouth. They are the most vibrant pink shade, and the colored sugar adds a sweet touch!

Even if you don't have a Valentine, as did I until yesterday, plan to make these for your family and friends. This is a great way to show someone you care, I mean, who doesn't like a batch of freshly baked pink cookies! I wish a Happy Valentine's Day to you all!

Love,

The Curious Cook