Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of cocoa flavor and charming appearance, featuring a soft, chewy texture coated in powdered sugar. Ideal for gatherings and homemade treats, this easy recipe is a festive favorite!
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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat 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, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender cookie texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg