Heart Sprinkle Sugar Cookies – Easy Valentine’s Day Baking for All Ages
These Valentine’s sprinkle sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and full of festive charm. They’re quick to make with no need for frosting or special tools—just heart-shaped cutters and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, classroom parties, or a sweet afternoon project with kids, these cookies deliver big joy with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup heart-shaped sprinkles (plus more for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Gently fold in the heart-shaped sprinkles.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the bottom of a glass. Add extra sprinkles on top if desired.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
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Add extra sprinkles just before baking for better visual appeal.
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Try chilling the dough for cleaner cookie cutter edges.
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These cookies freeze well—perfect for prepping ahead.
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Almond extract adds a bakery-style flavor but is completely optional.