Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cookies
Delicious and festive gluten-free red velvet cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If desired, fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with cream cheese frosting for an extra special touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg