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As Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s a perfect time to celebrate love with the whole family.
And what better way to do that than channeling your creative energy into baking these gorgeous red velvet Valentine cookies?
The best part is that these cookies are very easy to make!
Even if you haven’t baked a thing in your life or want to do it with kids, you’ll be amazed at the simplicity of this recipe!
Plus, they look stunning and are so perfect for Valentine’s day.
Make them with kids. They’ll be delighted by their taste and vibrant color!
And you’ll appreciate being able to get them in the kitchen for some quality time together!
So whether you share these cookies with someone special, send a bunch to school for your kid’s classmates, or savor every bite yourself – these little tokens of affection are sure to make any Valentine’s Day extra special.
Ingredients Needed For Red Velvet Valentine Cookies
Unlike velvet cake mix cookies, these crinkle cookies are made from scratch.
Still, it just takes a few simple ingredients to make them.
Here is what you’ll need:
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- cocoa powder
- baking powder
- egg
- milk
- butter
- red food coloring
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
Step-By-Step Instructions With Pictures
- In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix everything together until no lumps remain.
- Add milk, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of red food dye to a separate bowl.
- Whisk or blend until combined.
- Pour the liquid ingredients from step 2 into the dry ingredients and add in room-temperature butter.
- Mix everything together until a thick red velvet batter forms.
- Wrap the bowl with plastic food wrap and refrigerate for two hours to let it chill before baking.
- Take out the red velvet valentine cookie dough from the refrigerator and roll it into small balls. Then roll the balls in powdered sugar, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15 minutes.
Storing And Serving Red Velvet Valentine Cookies
Storing red velvet Valentine cookies is an important step in preserving their flavor and texture.
Here are some practical tips for how to store and serve them:
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- To keep the cookies fresh for longer, you can also store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy red velvet Valentine cookies at room temperature or warm them up for an extra dose of sweetness!
- If you want to freeze the cookies, place them in an airtight container and freeze them for up to three months. Thaw the cookies at room temperature before serving.
- To serve the cookies, arrange them on a plate or platter. Or use a cute small basket for an even prettier presentation. Pair with other Valentine treats like these Valentines sweets scomuffie.
- You can also serve the cookies with a side of cream cheese frosting or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added flavor. And don’t forget the tea!
- And finally, if you’re planning to gift the cookies, you can package them in a decorative tin or box and add a ribbon or bow for a festive touch.
One Last Thing
And don’t be afraid to experiment with the recipe. If you’re a huge chocolate chip cookies lover, press some chocolate chips into warm cookies.
Or use a heart cookie cutter, to shape them into a velvet heart before baking.
As you can see it doesn’t take a lot of effort to whip up these tasty red velvet Valentine cookies!
They provide the right sweet flavor and irresistible color – the perfect dessert for spreading love this holiday season!
Your Turn
If you try the recipe, please share how it turns out in the comments. And don’t forget to rate it!
Happy Valentine’s!
Red Velvet Valentine Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 tbsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 40 ml milk
- 1/4 cup room-temperature butter
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa and baking powder.1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 3/4 tbsp baking powder
- In another bowl, mix the egg, milk and food dye with a blender or whisk.1 egg, 40 ml milk, 1 tsp red food coloring
- Add the mixed liquid ingredients from step 2 to the dry ingredients, plus room temperature butter. Mix everything thoroughly.1/4 cup room-temperature butter
- Cover the finished dough with plastic food wrap and leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Take out the chilled dough from the refrigerator, roll small balls out of it. Then roll them in powdered sugar and put on a baking sheet.1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Bake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes until done.
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Tamara Tsaturyan is the owner and writer of Thriving In Parenting, a website focused on providing simple tips for busy parents — easy and healthy recipes, home decor and organization ideas and all things P A R E N T I N G.
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