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Cookie Recipe of the Week:
Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

Image: Easy Valentine Cookies from The Cookie Elf

Or you can use your favorite sugar cookie recipe instead of a sugar cookie mix. In that case, simply mix together the dough according to your recipe directions and pick up with this recipe beginning on step 3.

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

Prep time: 20-30 minutes
Bake time: 7-9 minutes
Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies ... and be sure to check out our Valentine Cookies Pinterest board for more fun and easy Valentine cookie ideas.

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