Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the granulated sugar and 1 cup of softened butter until light and fluffy.

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until well combined.

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a well-floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the frosting, combine the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter in a large bowl.

Add the strawberry extract, 3 tablespoons of milk, and one drop of red food coloring.

Using a hand mixer, beat the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting over each one.

Decorate with sprinkles and let the frosting set before serving or storing.