Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, where each bite offers a soft, chewy texture and a rich cocoa flavor. These vibrant cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for gatherings or simply treating yourself, they promise to bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy for about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing two inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg