Description
Red Velvet Heart Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake in a charming cookie form. With their striking red color and soft, chewy texture, these cookies create sweet moments perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for love. Each bite offers a rich cocoa flavor topped with creamy frosting, making them irresistible to everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Mix in the red food coloring until well blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow to cool before adding cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg