Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Cookies with this easy and irresistible recipe. Perfectly soft and chewy, these charming red cookies make an eye-catching treat for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day. The rich cocoa flavor combined with vibrant red coloring and creamy white chocolate peanut butter hearts creates a truly memorable experience. Ideal for sharing, these cookies will impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special event or simply satisfy your sweet tooth, this Red Velvet Cookies Recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 6 white chocolate peanut butter hearts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two parts and roll each portion into balls, coating lightly in extra sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly cracked on top.
- Let cool briefly before pressing white chocolate hearts into the center of each cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 44mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg