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Valentines Day Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Irresistible Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

This Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cookies Recipe creates soft, chewy cookies with creamy white chocolate chips, perfect for celebrating love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Dark cocoa can be used for a more intense flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.
  • 1 pinch salt Sea salt can provide a unique twist.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Margarine can be used for dairy-free versions.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Dark brown sugar intensifies the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can provide a caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg A flaxseed egg works for egg-free versions.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Almond or oat milk can be used for dairy-free.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring Gel food coloring offers a vivid result.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Dark chocolate chips can be substituted.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup heart sprinkles Perfect for Valentine's Day!
  • 1/2 cup extra white chocolate chips To place on top before baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11-12 minutes until set around the edges but soft in the center.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes for a thicker texture and avoid overbaking for chewy cookies. Decorate with festive sprinkles for added visual appeal.

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