Craving a touch of Valentine’s magic without spending hours in the kitchen? My Valentine Crinkle Cookies are your answer! These delightful treats are quick to whip up, surprisingly healthy (we’ll sneak in some goodness!), and bursting with irresistible flavor. I promise you, they’ll be the star of your Valentine’s celebration, whether you share them with loved ones or savor them all to yourself. A guilt-free indulgence for a season of love!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My Grandma used to bake a similar cookie every Valentine’s Day. The whole house would smell of vanilla and love. These Valentine Crinkle Cookies are my tribute to her, adapted for modern times with a focus on quick prep and healthier ingredients. Each bite brings back those warm memories and a reminder of the simple joys in life. These cookies are more than just a recipe; they’re a hug in cookie form!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or sugar alternative)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (or sugar alternative)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (or almond milk)
.Coating
- 1/2 cup icing sugar ( for dusting )
- Sprinkles as per your wish
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there is not a single lump.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract. Don’t over do the beating.
Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Dough Consistency: If the dough seems too dry, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a workable consistency. It should be slightly sticky.
Chill (Important!): Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking. The colder, the better!
Roll & Coat: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into balls, and generously dredge in icing sugar making sure it is covered completely.
Bake: Place the covered dough balls on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove immediately!
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Display this delicious snack and watch people smile.
Valentine Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there is not a single lump.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract. Don’t over do the beating.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- If the dough seems too dry, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a workable consistency. It should be slightly sticky.2-3 tablespoons milk
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking. The colder, the better!
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into balls, and generously dredge in icing sugar making sure it is covered completely.1/2 cup icing sugar
- Place the covered dough balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and remove immediately!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Display this delicious snack and watch people smile.