Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies

Vegetarian
Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies
45 min.
34
105kcal

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Looking for a delightful treat to impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than these Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies! Perfectly sweet and beautifully crafted, these cookies are not only a delicious dessert but also a fun activity to share with family and friends. With a soft, buttery texture and a hint of almond and vanilla, each bite is a celebration of love.

These charming heart-shaped cookies are easy to make and can be ready in just 45 minutes, making them an ideal choice for those who want to whip up something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The recipe yields 34 delightful servings, so there’s plenty to go around for your Valentine’s Day gathering or to share with coworkers and friends.

What makes these cookies even more appealing is their versatility. You can customize the frosting to match your Valentine’s theme, whether it’s a soft pink or a vibrant red. Plus, the small heart cutouts that you create from the dough can be frosted and served as adorable little treats on their own. With only 105 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt!

So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies that are sure to bring smiles and sweet moments to your celebration!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter 
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon cream of tartar 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla and almond extract.
  2. Mix well.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls.
  4. Working with 1/3 of dough at a time, roll out dough into desired thickness on a lightly floured surface. For each heart sandwich cookie, cut out 2 3-inch hearts.
  5. Cut out the center of ONE of the 3-inch hearts with the 1 1/2-inch cutter.
  6. Place each piece separately on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 - 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in a preheated, 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned (7-8 minutes for 1/4 inch thick cookies). Cool completely on wire rack. Frost bottom cookie with Pink Valentine Frosting and place an open centered cookie on top to form the sandwich. Also frost the small 1 1/2 inch hearts and serve as separate cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein4.46%
Fat48.3%
Carbs47.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.68
Glycemic Load
5.08
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6647825895444%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.51kcal
5.23%
Fat:5.63g
8.66%
Saturated Fat:3.49g
21.79%
Carbohydrates:12.39g
4.13%
Net Carbohydrates:12.14g
4.41%
Sugar:5.23g
5.82%
Cholesterol:19.17mg
6.39%
Sodium:77.31mg
3.36%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:1.17g
2.34%
Selenium:3.61µg
5.16%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Folate:17.63µg
4.41%
Vitamin A:173.83IU
3.48%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.22%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.19%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.74%
Iron:0.46mg
2.54%
Phosphorus:14.11mg
1.41%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.16%
Source:Allrecipes