Description
Valentine’s Day Swirl Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate love. With their eye-catching red and white swirls, these soft, buttery cookies combine delightful flavors of vanilla and chocolate. Easy to make, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones or gifting them, these cookies will surely win hearts this Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 5. Divide the dough in half; leave one portion plain and color the other with red food coloring.
- 6. Alternate spoonfuls of each colored dough on parchment paper and roll into a log shape. Chill in the fridge for about an hour before slicing.
- 7. Slice into rounds about half an inch thick and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- 8. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For perfect swirls, ensure your dough is chilled thoroughly before rolling it out. Try using different flavor extracts like almond or lemon for added variety. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.