With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all things related to love. And what better way to do that than with some red, and pink, and white simple sprinkle cookies?

You’re going to love the sweet-vanilla-buttery-goodness that are these festive little sugar cookies cookies. With their crisp edges and soft centers, these cookies are the perfect treat to sweeten up your Valentine’s Day.

First Things First, The Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• A variety of sprinkles

Now, The Fun Part – Making Simple Sprinkle Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line three baking sheets with parchment paper. This will ensure your cookies bake evenly and prevent any sticking mishaps.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. That should do it.

1. Next, beat in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix for an additional minute. This step adds richness and flavor to the cookie dough – that vanilla, buttery goodness.

1. Now, it’s time to incorporate the dry ingredients. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl, and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix here – we want our cookies to be tender and delicate.

1. Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and gently roll the tops of each cookie in sprinkles. I like to use several different colors so the cookies coordinate, but aren’t all identical.
2. Place the sprinkled cookies on the lined baking sheets, making sure to leave a couple of inches of space between each cookie to allow for some spreading during baking.

1. Pop those little babies into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through to ensure even baking.
2. Once baked to golden perfection, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture – crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
3. Now, all that’s left to do is indulge in these sprinkle cookies.

The Cookie Details

But why are these sprinkle cookies so darn good, you ask? Well, it’s simple – they’re a combination of buttery, sweet, and crunchy goodness. The buttery dough provides the perfect canvas for the sweetness of the sugar and vanilla, while the sprinkles add a playful crunch and burst of color.

Plus, they’re an incredibly versatile cookie – you can customize them with different extracts and sprinkle combinations to suit any season or holiday. They’re really the best.

This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a batch (or two) of these simple sprinkle cookies? Whether you’re celebrating the day of love with friends, family, or that special someone (bow-chicka-wow-wow), these pretty little cookies are sure to make the occasion even more sweet. Now, let’s get sprinkling!