These red velvet cookies are a delightful treat for Valentine’s Day, combining the rich flavor of red velvet with a fun heart shape. Perfect for cute baking, they make an ideal addition to your list of Valentine desserts.

With a soft, chewy texture and a beautiful crinkle top, these cookies are sure to impress anyone you share them with. The white chocolate drizzle adds a sweet finishing touch, making them a standout among Valentine’s treat ideas.

Delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

These heart-shaped red velvet crinkle cookies are not only visually appealing but also deliciously rich. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making them a perfect choice for your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 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 powdered sugar for rolling
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
7. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
10. Drizzle: Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top using a fork or piping bag.
11. Serve: Enjoy these festive cookies with loved ones or package them as a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

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