Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies boast a soft, chewy texture infused with cocoa and the festive red hue, making them a perfect treat 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; then stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a deeper red hue.
Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg