Description
Red Velvet Cookies for Valentine’s Day are a delightful treat that beautifully combines festive aesthetics with an indulgent chocolate flavor. These cookies feature a rich, velvety texture and vibrant red hue, making them perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet self-indulgence. With their soft centers and crisp edges, these cookies are sure to impress at any gathering or romantic occasion. Easy to make in just over 30 minutes, they can also be customized with your favorite decorations. Celebrate love and joy with these charming Red Velvet Cookies!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just incorporated.
- Stir in red food coloring until evenly mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll dough into balls, then coat in sprinkles.
- Bake for approximately 9–10 minutes until edges are set; centers should remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg