Air Fryer Valentine’s Day Heart Sugar Cookies: Easy and Sweet Treats
Delicious and adorable heart-shaped sugar cookies made effortlessly in an air fryer, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some almond extract.
- Decorate cookies with icing or sprinkles for extra festive flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg