Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy delights bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a beautiful red hue. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to make and delightful to share!
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 to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla and food coloring.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, roll into balls, and then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets, ensuring they're spaced apart, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Ensure butter is softened for better mixing and cookie texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg