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Perfect Galentine’s Cookies Board with Easy Festive Cocktails Guide

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This Galentine’s Cookies & Cocktails Board is a joyful, customizable centerpiece for any celebration, featuring buttery sugar cookies, festive toppings, and easy sparkling cocktails. It’s quick to assemble, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for girls’ nights, parties, or self-care evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour (for pink velvet crinkle cookies, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened Dutch process, for pink velvet crinkle cookies, optional)
  • Red or pink food coloring (a few drops, optional)
  • White chocolate chips (for melting and drizzling)
  • Sprinkles (pink, red, gold, as desired)
  • Assorted jams (strawberry, raspberry, cherry)
  • Cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 bottle Prosecco or sparkling rosé (750 ml, chilled)
  • 1 cup strawberry purée (blend 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar)
  • 2 oz white chocolate liqueur (optional, for martinis)
  • 2 oz vodka (for martinis)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh strawberries or raspberries (for garnish, optional)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Candy hearts
  • Chocolate-dipped pretzels

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with a hand mixer). Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. For pink velvet crinkles, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and a few drops of food coloring here.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes (or 10 minutes in the freezer if short on time).
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  5. For cut-outs: Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut with heart-shaped cutters or other shapes. For drop cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and roll in powdered sugar for crinkle cookies. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  6. Bake 8-10 minutes, until edges are just golden and centers look set. Let cool on wire racks.
  7. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave (30-second bursts, stirring in between), then drizzle over cookies or dip one half. Top with sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or crushed candy hearts while chocolate is wet.
  8. For Strawberry Rosé Spritz: Fill wine glass with ice, pour 4 oz sparkling rosé, add 2 oz strawberry purée, top with a splash of seltzer. Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
  9. For White Chocolate Martini: In a shaker with ice, combine 2 oz white chocolate liqueur and 2 oz vodka. Shake well, strain into a chilled glass. Top with whipped cream and pink sprinkles if desired.
  10. For Non-Alcoholic Pink Lemonade Fizz: Mix 4 oz pink lemonade with 4 oz sparkling water. Add fresh raspberries for color.
  11. Assemble the board: Start with your biggest cookies or bowls of dip as anchors. Arrange cookies, pretzels, candies, and marshmallows in clusters. Fill in gaps with small bowls of jam and frosting. Place cocktail glasses or pitchers nearby. Sprinkle extra candy hearts over the board.
  12. Serve with small plates and napkins. Let everyone mix and match cookies and cocktails.

Notes

Chill dough for best cookie shape. Decorate cookies while chocolate is wet for best sprinkle adhesion. Make dough and dips ahead for stress-free assembly. Use gluten-free or vegan swaps as needed. There’s no wrong way to arrange your board—have fun with colors and shapes.

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