Heartfelt Red Velvet Blossoms for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to express your love, and what better way to do that than with Heartfelt Red Velvet Blossoms? These delightful cookies are a unique twist on the classic red velvet cake, transforming it into a bite-sized treat that’s both delicious and visually stunning. Their rich red color is sure to impress anyone who receives them, making them an ideal gift for loved ones on this special day.

Imagine the joy on your sweetheart’s face when they take a bite of these soft and chewy cookies, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. They’re perfect for sharing or savoring all by yourself. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of cocoa, these cookies capture the essence of romance in every bite.

Decadent Valentine’s Cookies Recipe

A plate of Heartfelt Red Velvet Blossoms cookies with cream cheese frosting, decorated for Valentine

These Heartfelt Red Velvet Blossoms are soft, chewy cookies infused with cocoa and buttermilk, giving them a tender texture and rich flavor. Each cookie is topped with a creamy layer of frosting, making them a delicious and romantic treat for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

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 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar, mixing well.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of each one.