I love making treats for the kids to take into school for their class parties. And, I have to say these Valentine's cookies with smiley emoji heart eyes were a huge hit!
Not only do kids love cookies, but they were all ecstatic that they were emoji cookies. What is great about these cookies is you could totally make different emojis with them.
It would be a fun experiment to see if the kids can say what they want to say using only Emoji cookies! Check out my Valentine's Cookies recipe below for some fun!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Cute & Fun: Valentine’s Cookies with Smiley Emoji Heart Eyes are the sweetest way to show your love.
- Easy to Make: Perfect for a simple, yet adorable Valentine’s Day treat—just bake, ice, and smile!
- Perfect for Gifting: Package them up as sweet, personalized gifts for friends, family, or classmates!
🥚Ingredients
- One dozen of our favorite sugar cookies, cut into circles about 2 inches in diameter
- 4 oz. yellow fondant
- 2-3 oz. black fondant
- Red fondant
- Yields: 12 decorated cookies
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Dairy-free twist: Use dairy-free fondant or skip the fondant entirely and use icing for a smoother finish.
- Flavor swap: Try using chocolate or gingerbread cookies instead of sugar cookies for a unique twist.
- Emoji variety: Create other emoji faces like the wink emoji or love-struck eyes for more fun.
🔪 How To Make Valentine's Cookies
- Step 1: Before you decorate, ensure that all of your cookies are cool to the touch. Roll out your yellow fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Step 2: With the same cookie cutter you used for your cookies, cut out 12 circles.
- Step 3: Press a yellow fondant piece on each cookie.
- Step 4: Roll out your black fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick. With a circle cookie cutter about 1 inch in diameter, cut out 6 pieces. Using a butter knife, cut off 2 pieces from each black circle, each with a rounded edge. These will act as your cookie’s smiles.
- Step 5: Press one fondant smile onto each cookie. Using Wilton tip #5, frost out two hearts with your red decorating frosting.
- Step 6: Your Valentine's emoji cookies are ready to serve. Enjoy!
If you liked those fun Valentine's Day cookies, you are going to love our other Valentine's Day ideas:
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👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Make sure your cookies are fully cooled before decorating—this keeps the fondant from melting and ensures your designs stay neat.
- Use a clean, sharp knife to cut the fondant for perfect edges—precision is key for those adorable heart eyes and smiles.
- Have fun with the emojis! Mix it up by creating different facial expressions and using bright colors for a playful twist!
💭 FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They’ll stay fresh and cute, ready to spread the love!
Absolutely! You can switch it up and create any emoji you like. Get creative with different expressions for a fun twist!
For sure! Let the little ones roll out the fondant and create their own fun emoji faces. It’s a perfect activity for Valentine’s Day!
Yup, you can easily swap in store-bought sugar cookies to save time. Just focus on the fun part—decorating the emojis!
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Valentine's Emoji Cookies:
- Heart-Shaped Fruit: Sliced strawberries or watermelon cut into heart shapes for a fresh, sweet treat.
- Chocolate Fondue: Dip fresh fruit, marshmallows, or even extra cookies into a rich chocolate fondue.
- Pink Lemonade: A fun, fruity drink that keeps the Valentine’s vibe going.
- Mini Cheesecakes: Little bite-sized cheesecakes with a berry topping to match the festive theme.
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Valentine's Cookies with Smiley Emoji Heart Eyes
Ingredients
- One dozen of our favorite sugar cookies cut into circles about 2 inches in diameter
- 4 oz. yellow fondant
- 2-3 oz. black fondant
- Red fondant
Instructions
- Before you decorate, ensure that all of your cookies are cool to touch.
- Roll out your yellow fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- With the same cookie cutter you used for your cookies, cut out 12 circles.
- Press a yellow fondant piece on each cookie.
- Roll out your black fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- With a circle cookie cutter about 1 inch in diameter, cut out 6 pieces.
- Using a butterknife, cut off 2 pieces from each black circle, each with a rounded edge. These will act as your cookie’s smiles.
- Press one fondant smile onto each cookie.
- Using Wilton tip #5, frost out two hearts with your red decorating frosting. Serve and enjoy!
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