Soft, buttery Valentine Sugar Cookies perfect for heart-shaped treats, coated with creamy buttercream or shiny glaze.

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3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup cold salted butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

¾ tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract

For frosting:

½ cup softened butter

4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp milk

For glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla

Red food coloring

Valentine sprinkles

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Mix flour and baking powder.

3. Cream butter and sugar together.

4. Add egg and extracts; mix well.

5. Slowly add dry ingredients until combined.

6. Roll dough to ¼ inch thick; cut into heart shapes.

7. Freeze 5–7 minutes, then bake 10–12 minutes.

8. Cool completely on racks.

9. For frosting, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla; add milk until creamy.

10. For glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

11. Dip or frost cookies; decorate with sprinkles.

Freeze cookies before baking for sharper edges.

Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Makes excellent edible Valentine gifts.