Valentine’s Day Iced Shortbread Cookies
These Valentine’s Day Iced Shortbread Cookies are an easy and fun treat, perfect for celebrating love! Made with simple ingredients, they are topped with colorful icing and sprinkles. Whether store-bought or homemade, these cookies are a festive addition to any occasion. Perfect for sharing or gifting!
Servings: 8
Calories: 60kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Heart-shaped shortbread cookies store-bought(8-10 cookies), *Check out the full recipe in the post!
- Food coloring various colors
- Sprinkles any type
For the Icing:
- 1 cup icing sugar 4 oz
- 1 tablespoon milk 0.5 oz
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice 0.17 oz
Instructions
- Prepare the Icing: Start by mixing the icing sugar, milk, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir the mixture until it’s well combined and smooth.1 cup icing sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Add Color: Next, add your favorite food coloring to the icing. Mix thoroughly until you achieve the desired shade. This is where you can get creative!Food coloring
- Ice the Cookies: Take each heart-shaped shortbread cookie and generously spread the colored icing over the top. Use a knife or spatula for an even application.Heart-shaped shortbread cookies
- Decorate: While the icing is still wet, sprinkle your choice of decorative elements, such as sprinkles, on top of the cookies. This adds a festive touch.Sprinkles
- Allow to Set: Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the icing fully sets. This can take a couple of hours, so be patient!
- Serve and Share: Once the icing has set, your Valentine’s Day iced shortbread cookies are ready to be served. Share them with your loved ones or enjoy them yourself!
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Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.001g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg
