Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Home Bakers
Enjoy the rich flavor and beautiful color of these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, do not overbake the cookies.
- You can substitute the red food coloring with other colors for different cookie variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg