Description
Delightful Red Velvet Heart Cookies that convey love and warmth with their vibrant color and rich, subtle cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 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
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten them slightly into heart shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges feel firm.
- Allow to cool before decorating with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For better mixing, use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overbaking for soft, chewy cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg