These Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. With their vibrant red color, soft texture, and sweet icing, these Valentine’s cookies make a charming gift or delightful dessert to celebrate love and friendship.

I can’t tell you how much joy these cookies bring, not just in their flavor but in the smiles they create when served.

Let me walk you through why these cookies are such a delightful treat and how easy they are to make.

Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies?

Gorgeous Appearance: One of the first things I love about red velvet heart-shaped sugar cookies is their stunning appearance. The rich, vibrant red color of the cookies, paired with their heart shape, makes them an absolute showstopper.

Perfect Balance of Flavors: Red velvet is known for its distinctive flavor—slightly tangy, rich, and not too sweet. When paired with the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies, it creates a perfect balance.

Versatility for Any Occasion: The heart shape makes these cookies ideal for any event that celebrates love, friendship, or just a fun time with family and friends. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or even as a gift for someone special.

Simple Yet Impressive: Although these cookies look professional and might seem like a challenging bake, they’re actually quite simple to make.

Fun to Decorate: I absolutely love how much fun you can have decorating these cookies. The heart shape invites creativity, whether it’s a simple drizzle of white icing, colorful sprinkles, or even more intricate designs like writing a special message.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious red velvet heart-shaped sugar cookies:

1/3 Cup Oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds (zeera)
1 tsp Garlic paste
300 g Ground beef (keema)
Salt
1/2 Onion
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
3 Green chilies
3 Lemon Juice

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This will be your dry mixture.

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. I usually do this for about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. It’s the key to getting a smooth and creamy dough.

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. The food coloring gives the cookies that classic vibrant red hue, so don’t be shy with it! Then, add the buttermilk (or regular milk) and mix again.

2- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix it. The dough will be slightly sticky but manageable. If it feels too soft, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will help make it easier to roll out.

3- Roll and Cut:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix it. The dough will be slightly sticky but manageable. If it feels too soft, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will help make it easier to roll out.

4- Make the Icing:

While the cookies are baking, you can prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to make a smooth, pourable icing. I usually start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add more if needed until I get the desired consistency.

5- Decorate:

Once the cookies have cooled completely, it’s time to decorate. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the icing onto the cookies in fun patterns or simply cover the top with a smooth layer. You can add colorful sprinkles or even pipe on a personal message like “Love” or “Sweet” for an extra touch of creativity.

Serving and Storing

These red velvet heart-shaped sugar cookies are best served the same day they’re made, but they will stay fresh for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.

I love serving them at parties, or even packing them into gift boxes to give away as a thoughtful gift. They can also be frozen for up to a month—just be sure to separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

These cookies are a wonderful treat that will bring smiles to everyone’s face, whether they’re celebrating love or just enjoying a little sweetness in their day.

The combination of soft, tender cookies with rich red velvet flavor, sweet icing, and fun decorations makes them a standout dessert for any occasion. Try making them yourself—I promise, they’ll become a favorite in no time!