Description
Try these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies for a perfect treat that’s visually stunning and bursting with delightful flavors. Simple ingredients make these cookies an easy and heartwarming favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 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.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cool on sheets for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Use gel food coloring for the best red hue without altering the dough consistency.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg