Valentines Message Cookies

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Valentines Message Cookies these cookies are a fun way to send a special Valentine’s Day message to your kids and family members. Not only are these cookies delicious but they are also a fun activity for your kids to do too!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about classroom parties and family celebrations. These Valentine’s day message cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the love holiday.

Cookies decorated with red hearts and black words like \"always\" and \"love.\"

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Why you should make these Valentine’s Message Cookies:

Fun – These cookies are a fun way to send a special Valentine’s Day message.
Delicious – They taste great and they’re easy to make. What more could you ask for?
Great for Parties – Valentine’s day message cookies are perfect for classroom parties and family celebrations.
A great activity to do with the kids – Kids can make their own messages, cut them out and decorate them by pasting on candy pieces, etc.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes recipe.

Ingredients Needed

Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Unsalted butter, room temperature
Sugar
Egg
Milk
Powdered sugar for rolling
Food coloring (optional)
Large heart sprinkles
White cookie frosting
Chocolate writing frosting in a piping bag

Valentines Message Cookies on a marble counter top

How to Make Valentines Message Cookies

The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

In a separate large bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

Add in egg and milk.

butter, sugar, eggs and flour in a mixing bowl

Use the low setting on the mixer at this point and gradually add flour until the mixture pulls away from the bowl.

Work the dough with hands until well combined.

If using food coloring, add it now and knead it into the dough until evenly distributed.

cookie dough log wrapped in plastic wrap on a marble counter

Roll into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator for 2 hours.

sliced valentines message cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet

Slice the cookies and bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack then apply an even layer of white cookie frosting.

Write the desired message on the cookie with chocolate frosting (cut a very small portion of the tip of a piping bag or storage bag off).

Add heart sprinkle. Share the love and enjoy!

Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips For Valentines Message Cookies

For best results, make sure that your butter is at room temperature. This will help you get the fluffiest and softest cookies.
Do not overmix your cookie dough once your add in the flour. Mix until just combined once you add the flour. Overmixing the flour will cause your cookies to be tough.
Be sure to chill your cookie dough before baking so that the cookies hold their shape well during the baking process.
If you do not have a piping bag on hand, you can use a storage bag with a corner cut-off.

Substitutions and Variations

Use food coloring gel to change up the color of your cookie dough, if you want a colored cookie.
Top the cookies with festive sprinkles to match the occasion.
For extra flavor add 1 teaspoon of vanilla, almond, or lemon extract to your cookie dough.
Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to your cookie dough for a spicier cookie.