Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this delightful Red Velvet Cookies Recipe, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any festive occasion. These small batch sugar cookies are not only visually stunning with their vibrant red hue but also feature a rich cocoa flavor paired with creamy white chocolate hearts that melt in your mouth. Easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for novice bakers looking to impress loved ones or simply enjoy a sweet treat. With their charming heart shape and unique flavor, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 6 white chocolate peanut butter hearts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly cracked on top.
- Let cool for two minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, press one white chocolate heart into the center of each cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg