Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies

Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies
60 min.
40
101kcal

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Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to show your love and appreciation for those special people in your life, and what better way to do that than with a batch of delightful Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies? These charming heart-shaped treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly simple to make, making them an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.

With just a handful of ingredients, including the beloved Betty Sugar Cookie Mix, you can whip up a delicious cookie dough that bakes to a light golden perfection. The real magic happens when you layer these cookies with a luscious whipped frosting, creating a delightful sandwich that is sure to impress. Plus, the addition of vibrant red food coloring allows you to customize the frosting to create beautiful shades of pink, adding a personal touch to your sweet creations.

Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a fun gathering with friends, or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, these Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies are sure to bring smiles and joy. With a total preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can have a delightful dessert ready to share in no time. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake some love into every bite!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • serving granulated sugar 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving food coloring red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • cookie cutter
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix and flour until well blended.
  2. Add butter and egg; stir until soft dough forms.
  3. On floured surface, roll dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  4. Cut with 2 1/4-inch heart shaped cookie cutter. Generously cover large piece of waxed paper with granulated sugar.
  5. Transfer cutouts to waxed paper using pancake turner. Turn each cutout to coat both sides.
  6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  8. Divide frosting into six small bowls.
  9. Add the following different amounts of red liquid food color to one of each of the bowls starting with a toothpick, 1 drop, 3 drops, 7 drops, 12 drops and 25 drops to make different shades of pink.
  10. For each cookie sandwich, spread about 1 teaspoon frosting on the bottom of 1 cooled cookie. Top with second cookie, bottom side down; gently press cookies together.

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein2.44%
Fat32.77%
Carbs64.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.95
Glycemic Load
2.8
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.45739130319461%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.26kcal
5.06%
Fat:3.69g
5.68%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.87%
Carbohydrates:16.41g
5.47%
Net Carbohydrates:16.4g
5.96%
Sugar:11.43g
12.7%
Cholesterol:8.16mg
2.72%
Sodium:64.82mg
2.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.62g
1.23%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.24%
Vitamin K:1.24µg
1.18%
Vitamin A:53.21IU
1.06%