Description
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are festive, fudgy treats with a cocoa-kissed center and a snowy powdered-sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ 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 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred for vibrant color)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill for 30–40 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops crackle and the centers are soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill time helps the dough hold its shape and creates the crinkle crackle on top.
- For a deeper red color, use more or a more concentrated gel coloring.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill longer or add a teaspoon of flour as needed.
- These cookies are soft when warm and set as they cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 50 g)
- Calories: Approximately 200 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 22 g
- Sodium: Approximately 75 mg
- Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 33 g
- Fiber: Approximately 3 g
- Protein: Approximately 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 31 mg per serving
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