Valentine Cookie Pops
Heart-shaped sugar cookies on a stick, decorated for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
For the Decorations:
- Royal icing or melted chocolate
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Step 2: Chill the Dough
- Divide the dough in half, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Roll & Cut Shapes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
Step 4: Insert Sticks & Bake
- Carefully insert a lollipop stick into the base of each cookie, ensuring it’s secure.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
Step 5: Decorate
- Use royal icing, melted chocolate, or sprinkles to decorate your cookie pops.
- Let the icing set completely before packaging or serving.
Notes
- If dough becomes too soft while rolling, refrigerate again for 10 minutes.
- Make sure the cookie sticks are firmly pressed into the dough before baking to prevent them from falling off.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.