Description
Indulge in these soft and chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, with rich cocoa flavor and a stunning red hue—perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat on any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- For Coating: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough into your hands. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until generously coated.
- Bake: Place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about ten minutes or until puffy but still soft in the center. Allow to cool slightly on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill your cookie dough before baking to enhance the crinkle effect. You can substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or add nuts for extra texture. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.