Description
Indulge in the love-filled delight of Red Velvet Cookies for Valentine’s Day! These cookies are a visually stunning treat, boasting a rich cocoa flavor enhanced by a vibrant red hue. Soft and chewy, they are perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet personal indulgence. Topped with festive sprinkles, these enchanting cookies will steal hearts at any celebration. Whether you’re gifting them to your sweetheart or serving them at a festive gathering, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted 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
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in cocoa powder and flour, then add salt and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- Stir in red food coloring gently until blended.
- Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls and dip into sprinkles.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg