Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cookies
These buttery-soft red velvet cookies bring the classic flavors of red velvet cake into a delightful cookie form, perfect for celebrating special occasions like Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Use unsweetened, natural cocoa for mild flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Real butter improves flavor.
- 0.75 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
Add-ins
- 1 cups white chocolate chips For pockets of creamy sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a single layer and transfer to a freezer bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g
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