01/22/2026
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! How about something sweet? 👀❤️
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Optional: Colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats if not using nonstick.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined. Mix in the sour cream or yogurt until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours). This prevents spreading.
7. Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 8. Flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cool completely.