Easy Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies

Looking for a sweet way to show your love this Valentine's Day without spending hours in the kitchen? Our Easy Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cookies are the perfect solution! These cookies are quick to whip up, use healthier ingredients than traditional recipes, and explode with that classic red velvet flavor you adore. As a busy parent, I know how precious time is, and these cookies allow you to create a heartfelt treat without sacrificing your schedule or your well-being.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Growing up, my grandmother always had a batch of red velvet cookies ready for every special occasion. The vibrant color symbolized her warm heart, and the rich flavor always brought a smile to my face. Now, I've modernized her recipe so that I can bake amazing Easy Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cookies for my children in less than 30 minutes, creating new memories and continuing the tradition of love through baking.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: Sprinkles for decoration

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Drop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Make frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
10. Frost and Enjoy: Once cooled, frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve and enjoy these Easy Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cookies!

Easy Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies

Quick and easy red velvet cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day. These cookies use healthier ingredients and are ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Cookies:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel preferred
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Medium Bowl
• Large Bowl
• Whisk
• Wire Rack

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
   1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
   1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
4. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar.
   1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon white vinegar
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
   1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup buttermilk
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
   4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10. Once cooled, frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting and decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve and enjoy these Easy Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies!
    Sprinkles