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Easy Valentine's Day Cookies from Scratch

If you're looking for a good Valentine's Day treat to make, this recipe is a healthier version of classic Valentine’s Day sugar cookies using a few unexpected ingredients: avocado and Truvia! These cookies are lower in sugar but still delicious and perfect for decorating.
Prep Time1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 People

Ingredients

For Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 Cup Mashed Ripe Avocado Butter Alternative
  • 1/4 Cup Truvia Sugar Alternative
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3+1 Cup+tbsp Sour Cream For Moisture, Tenderness, and Slight Tang
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour (plus more for dusting)

For Avocado Frosting

  • 1/2 Cup Mashed Ripe Avocado Butter Alternative
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch Pink Food Coloring

Instructions

For Cookie Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the mashed avocado and truvia until smooth and well combined.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Then mix in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, and flour.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and use cookie cutters so you can be able to cut your desired shapes.
  • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For Avocado Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the mashed avocado until smooth.
  • Gradually add a cup of powdered sugar at a time until you've found the desired consistency.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and pink food coloring.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the avocado frosting then add sprinkles on top.

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