Description
Deliciously soft and chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a beautiful red color, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- PREHEAT THE OVEN: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- MIX DRY INGREDIENTS: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- CREAM BUTTER AND SUGAR: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- ADD EGGS AND COLORING: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the batter is evenly tinted.
- COMBINE MIXTURES: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. The dough will be soft and sticky.
- CHILL THE DOUGH: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
- FORM AND COAT DOUGH BALLS: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- BAKE: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set on the edges but still soft in the center.
- COOL: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, adjust the amount of red food coloring.
- Ensure to chill the dough to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg