As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are granted excuses to eat red desserts with no consequences because calories do not count during any holiday season.
It’s true. I see you questioning me, but don’t.
I may not be a huge fan of the holiday, but all the shades of pink and red make me giddy. With winter still in full force and no school breaks, February is the worst month. So, what better way to get through it than to eat sweet things?
And if all Valentine’s Day does is remind you that you don’t have a valentine, stand up to this crooked holiday.
Eat some cookies, watch whatever movie makes you happy and show this day who is boss.
And thank Pinterest. I stumbled upon “Sally’s Baking Addiction” blog dedicated to baking and is the source of this awesome red velvet crinkle cookie recipe.
Disclaimer: A valentine is not needed as an excuse to make or enjoy these ?awesome discs of joy.
Ingredients
1 and ½ cups and 1 tablespoon of flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 egg brought to room temperature
1 tablespoon of milk
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 cup of mini chocolate chips
½ cup powdered sugar
Directions
1. Take the butter and egg out of the fridge and bring to room temperature by allowing them to sit out for about 1 hour. The stick of butter should bend under your finger tips when soft enough for use.
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and regular sugar. Cream these ingredients with a mixer of by hand. Once the mixture is consistent and there are no random chunks of butter, the mixture is creamed.
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