Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
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.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring gel or liquid
- 1 tbsp buttermilk or regular milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 1-2 tbsp milk for icing
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for icing
- Colorful sprinkles optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and buttermilk to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough forms. If the dough feels too soft, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut:
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
- Make the Icing:
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to create a smooth icing.
- Decorate:
- Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle or pipe the icing onto the cookies. Add colorful sprinkles for extra flair.
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