Valentine Cookie Bouquet Recipe

Name: Valentine Cookie Bouquet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 24 long wooden skewers; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
24 long wooden skewers
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out with a floured 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4
Place skewers on top of each cookie with one end of each skewer about 1 in. from top of each heart. Gently press into the dough. Place a little extra dough over each skewer; press into cookie to secure.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
6
Roll out remaining dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out with a floured 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Cut out centers with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
8
In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar and enough cherry juice to achieve spreading consistency. Gently spread frosting over cookies with skewers; top with cookies with cutout centers.

1447

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Valentine Cookie Bouquet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Valentine Cookie Bouquet

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