Forget the last-minute scramble for generic chocolates. This Valentine's Day, treat your loved ones (or just yourself!) to something truly special: Valentine's Day Chocolate Raspberry Cookies. These cookies are a symphony of rich chocolate and tangy raspberry, all baked into a delightfully chewy treat. And the best part? They're quick to make, packed with flavor, and can be made with healthier ingredient swaps for a guilt-free indulgence. As a busy mom, I needed a fast, delicious valentine fix, and now you can too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These cookies are more than just a dessert; they're a memory baked into every bite. Growing up, my grandma always made a batch of raspberry-filled chocolate cookies every Valentine's Day. The scent of warm chocolate and raspberries perfuming the kitchen is a feeling I've always correlated with love and family. These Valentine's Day Chocolate Raspberry Cookies recipe is inspired by her original, with a few modern twists to make it even easier and more delightful to share with those you love.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, do not thaw!)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips & Raspberries: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and raspberries. Do this slowly to avoid mashing the raspberries.
- Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these Valentine's Day Chocolate Raspberry Cookies warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They're best enjoyed shared with loved ones!
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and raspberries. Do this slowly to avoid mashing the raspberries.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Raspberry Cookies warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. They’re best enjoyed shared with loved ones!