These red velvet heart cut out cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. With their rich color and soft texture, they make charming heart-shaped cookies that are ideal for sharing with loved ones.

Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also delicious. They can be decorated to suit any Valentine’s celebration, making them a favorite among Valentine’s cookies.

Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies

This recipe yields soft and flavorful red velvet cookies that are cut into heart shapes. The cookies are easy to make and can be decorated with various toppings, making them a festive addition to your Valentine’s Day festivities.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar, mixing until well combined.
2. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
7. Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 20g