Description

Sweet Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies are buttery, colorful slice-and-bake cookies with a beautiful swirl design and festive sprinkles. Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, gifts, or classroom treats, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp food coloring
1 1/2 cups Valentine-themed sprinkles

Instructions

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer.
Add butter and mix until combined.
Add vanilla extract and mix until dough forms.
Divide dough in half.
Add food coloring to one half and mix until evenly colored.
Roll both dough portions between wax paper into rectangles.
Chill dough sheets for 1 hour.
Remove wax paper and brush uncolored dough lightly with water.
Place colored dough on top and press gently.
Trim edges and roll into a log.
Roll dough log in sprinkles.
Wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Slice dough into 1/4-inch cookies.
Bake at 350°F for 15–17 minutes.
Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for clean swirls. Use baking sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Slice cookies with a sharp knife for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 185
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: valentine swirl cookies, valentine cookies, swirl cookies, slice and bake cookies