Best 2 Valentine Cookie Bouquet Recipes

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, and what better way to do that than with a delicious and visually stunning Valentine cookie bouquet? Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating a cookie bouquet is a fun and rewarding experience that's sure to impress your loved ones. With a little creativity and some basic ingredients, you can easily craft a beautiful and tasty gift that will make anyone's heart flutter.

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VALENTINE COOKIE BOUQUET

Valentine Cookie Bouquet image

"I always try to do something special with my fair entries. This cookie bouquet was a blue-ribbon winner," says Marlene Gates, Sun City, Arizona. "It is a great gift for a loved one or makes a nice Valentine's Day centerpiece."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
24 long wooden skewers
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out with a floured 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Place skewers on top of each cookie with one end of each skewer about 1 in. from top of each heart. Gently press into the dough. Place a little extra dough over each skewer; press into cookie to secure. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool., Roll out remaining dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out with a floured 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. Cut out centers with a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar and enough cherry juice to achieve spreading consistency. Gently spread frosting over cookies with skewers; top with cookies with cutout centers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY VALENTINE SANDWICH COOKIES

Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies image

This recipe makes 17- 3 inch sandwich cookies and 17 - 1 1/2 inch heart shaped cookies. You'll need a 3-inch heart shaped cutter and a 1 1/2-inch heart shaped cutter. Frost with Pink Valentine Frosting (see recipe).

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories Desserts Cookies Sandwich Cookie Recipes

Yield 17

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla and almond extract. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls.
Working with 1/3 of dough at a time, roll out dough into desired thickness on a lightly floured surface. For each heart sandwich cookie, cut out 2 3-inch hearts. Cut out the center of ONE of the 3-inch hearts with the 1 1/2-inch cutter.
Place each piece separately on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 - 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated, 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly browned (7-8 minutes for 1/4 inch thick cookies). Cool completely on wire rack. Frost bottom cookie with Pink Valentine Frosting and place an open centered cookie on top to form the sandwich. Also frost the small 1 1/2 inch hearts and serve as separate cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 155.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Tips:

Choose the right cookies: Select cookies that are sturdy enough to hold their shape when arranged in a bouquet. Sugar cookies, shortbread cookies, and gingerbread cookies are all good options.
Decorate the cookies: Decorate the cookies with Valentine's Day-themed sprinkles, nonpareils, edible glitter, or royal icing. You can also use cookie cutters to create heart-shaped or other Valentine's Day-themed shapes.
Use sturdy straws or lollipop sticks: Insert sturdy straws or lollipop sticks into the bottom of each cookie. This will help to keep the cookies in place in the bouquet.
Arrange the cookies in a vase or container: Place the cookies in a vase or container that is tall enough to support the bouquet. You can use a variety of vases or containers, such as a glass vase, a ceramic pot, or a metal bucket.
Add filler: Add some filler to the bouquet to help support the cookies and fill in any gaps. Tissue paper, shredded paper, or cellophane are all good options for filler.
Wrap the bouquet: Wrap the bouquet in cellophane or plastic wrap to keep it fresh. You can also tie a ribbon around the bouquet to add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

A Valentine's Day cookie bouquet is a unique and delicious gift that is sure to impress your loved one. With a little planning and effort, you can create a beautiful and memorable gift that will be cherished for years to come.