Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive and decadent treat with a crackly powdered sugar coating and soft, chewy center. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving a sweet, cocoa-rich bite with that classic red velvet charm.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional Add-Ons:
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Cream cheese frosting drizzle, for extra decadence
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs and flavor: Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla extract and red food coloring; mix until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms. Stir in optional add-ons if using.
- Chill: Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour for easier handling.
- Shape and coat: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar until well coated, and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and crinkled on top. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Drizzle with cream cheese frosting if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to keep the cookies from spreading too much.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant color with less liquid.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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