Creating Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies is simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light in color.
4. Add Egg and Flavorings: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well until a soft dough forms.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Shape the Cookies: After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space in between.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.

These steps will guide you in creating these incredible cookies that are sure to be a hit!