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Valentine's Day Buttercream Dipping Board

This Valentine's Day Buttercream Board is such a fun idea whether you're having a family party or more of a one-on-one celebration. It's really a breeze to put together and our shortbread-style cookies are easy to make. Add our buttercream frosting and you've got such a tasty dessert or snack idea that is perfect for the occasion.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American/Canadian
Keyword dessert board, snack board
Servings 8
Calories 596 kcal

Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cold salted butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar

Frosting Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted room temp butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 TBSP heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Red food coloring

Extra Ingredients for board:

  • Graham crackers
  • Pink wafers
  • Chocolate wafers
  • Pretzels
  • Red m & ms
  • Sprinkles
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries

Instructions

  1. First prepare the cookie dough by cutting the cold butter into tiny cubes. Add the butter and sugar to a large stand mixing bowl with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until combined. Approximately 30 seconds.
  2. On low speed, slowly add 1.5 cups of the flour to the bowl until mostly combined. Pause to scrape the sides. The mixture should be crumbly but somewhat combined.
  3. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the remaining flour onto a clean surface. Transfer cookie dough onto the surface and knead until a soft playdough like consistency forms. Add the remaining flour if necessary. The dough should not be sticky.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 min. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  5. Meanwhile, make the frosting by adding the butter to a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium - high speed for 1 minute.
  6. On medium speed, slowly add the powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla. Pause to scrape the sides and taste. Add salt if necessary. Finish mixing until a light fluffy frosting has formed.
  7. Add drops of red food coloring to frosting until desired shade of pink has been reached. Transfer frosting to a piping bag.
  8. Once the cookie dough has chilled, place on a floured surface. Roll out until dough is approximately ¼ inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out heart shaped cookies.
  9. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes. Cookies should be just slightly brown on the bottom. Careful not to overcook.
  10. To assemble the board, first pipe two hearts. Add cookies, wafers, graham crackers and pretzels. Fill in with m & ms, sprinkles and fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Valentine's Day Buttercream Dipping Board
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 279mg12%
Potassium 65mg2%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 43g48%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1091IU22%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.