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Red Velvet Chocolate Heart Cookies

Soft and vibrant red velvet heart-shaped cookies with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, milk, vanilla, and red coloring. Mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Roll dough, cut heart shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
  8. Prepare filling if desired and assemble cookies.

Notes

Chill dough for 30 minutes for best shape retention. Store in airtight container up to 4 days.