Decadent Red Velvet Cookies for Valentine's Day

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Looking to impress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? These red velvet cookies are the perfect treat to add a touch of romance to your celebrations. With their vibrant color and rich flavor, they are sure to steal the show and hearts alike.

These cookies are not just visually stunning; they are soft, chewy, and bursting with a delightful cocoa flavor. Paired with a cream cheese frosting, they create a sweet indulgence that melts in your mouth. Bake these together as a fun activity or surprise someone special with a batch of these delightful cookies.

Sweet and Irresistible Red Velvet Cookies

These red velvet cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and a rich flavor profile, combining the sweetness of sugar with a hint of cocoa. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy creaminess that balances the sweetness beautifully.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Color: Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost the tops with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy.