Indulge your Valentine with an exquisite homemade treat, our delectable Valentine Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with the captivating flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of nutmeg, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The article offers a variety of these delightful cookies, ranging from classic shortbread to those adorned with colorful sprinkles, heart-shaped designs, and a luscious cinnamon glaze. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through each step of crafting these delectable treats, ensuring that your Valentine's Day celebration is filled with sweetness and love.
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VALENTINE CINNAMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Surprise your Sweetie or your kids with these fun cookies on Valentine's Day!! I am a lover of the tiny red candy cinnamon hearts. You can decorate with those or get the pink and red M&Ms celebrated for this day. You can purchase a Wilton 6-pc heart cookie cutter set which are multiple sizes. I used that set for making these cookies. I did not roll the dough, but placed an amount of dough into each heart. The M&Ms will not melt while baking, but the cinnamon hearts will. After baking for 5 to 7 minutes I removed them from the oven and placed the hearts on at that time to prevent melting. You may want to have the tiny candy hearts on the entire time and have a little more "spread" of the flavor. Enjoy the Fun!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix room softened butter with sugar and vanilla.
- Combine cinnamon with salt and flour. Add to butter mixture and mix until it forms a dough.
- On waxed paper press a small amount of dough into a heart shaped cookie cutter. If using M&Ms decorate after placing cookie dough on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- If using red cinnamon heart candies, place undecorated cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet in a 325 degree oven. Remove after 5-7 minutes and decorate with red cinnamon heart candies. Place back in oven and finish baking. This allows candies to not get completely melted.
- TOTAL time for baking cookies is approximately 15 minutes. Do NOT let cookies get brown edges.
- Yield depends on size of cookie used. 36 is an approximate amount.
VALENTINE'S SLICE-AND-BAKE CINNAMON HEART SHORTBREAD COOKIES
An easy Valentine's day treat! Great for egg allergies as well. Store in a Tupperware® container or freeze.
Provided by the4taals
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Canadian Cookie Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer until fluffy; add vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon candies, and cornstarch and mix with hand mixer until combined.
- Incorporate flour 1/4 cup at a time, mixing with your hands until all flour is used and dough comes together.
- Divide dough into halves; roll each into an 8-inch cylinder. Wrap each cylinder in waxed paper and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dough from freezer and let thaw just until slightly softened.
- Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices and arrange onto baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven until firm along the edges but not yet browned, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on racks for 5 minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients and equipment beforehand. This will help ensure that you have everything you need and that your ingredients are at the right temperature, which is important for the best results.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make your cookies light and tender.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
These Valentine's Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for sharing with your loved ones. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite sprinkles or decorations. Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day or just looking for a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to please.
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