Butter Cookies

Valentine's Day has been criticized for being a "Hallmark" holiday only created by big corporations to generate more revenue in the middle of February.  On one hand, I understand the criticism.  I feel like we should express our love for the people close to us on a regular basis, not necessarily on the one day a year designated to do so.  On the other hand, I really love Valentine's Day because it's a reminder for all of us to appreciate the joy that the love in our lives brings to us AND it serves as a perfectly valid excuse to eat more chocolate.🍫😅

My husband is not one to ever let Valentine's Day pass without expressing his affection with a sweet card and a thoughtful gift.  I feel a little guilty though because for most husbands, a simple box of chocolate would suffice as a token of affection on such a special day.  When you're married to someone who spends the better part of 2 weeks preparing Valentine sweets for others, the last thing they want is more sweets. 😂  

Rest assured, there will be no shortage of Valentine treats in our house over the next 7 days.🤣🍰🧁🍪🍓 Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate truffles --- and all adorned with shimmering red and pink sprinkles.  One of my favorite new treats for this year has to be these chocolate dipped butter cookies though.  If you are a fan of the Danish butter cookies that you see at Christmas time in the round blue tin - you NEED to try these.  They are delicious!

Butter Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour 
1 Tablespoon milk

Cream together butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy in stand mixer. 

Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.

Add flour and mix until combined and a dough starts to form.

Add milk and combine until incorporated.

Transfer the dough into a large piping bag with large open star tip.

Starting at the middle, pipe a round circle onto parchment lined baking sheet.  Refrigerate 10 minutes.

Bake cookies 14-16 minutes at 350. 

Dip in melted chocolate and add sprinkles if desired. 

Happy early Valentine's Day and in the spirit of the holiday, please know that all of you who follow along with my blog posts have truly touched my heart.  You fill my heart with joy and I am grateful for each and every one of you.  So thank you and I love you all. ♥️
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Ciao!

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