Description
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining a rich chocolate flavor with a soft, chewy texture. Their vibrant red color and powdered sugar coating make them a stunning addition to any dessert table. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings, these cookies are quick to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop chilled dough into small balls and roll in powdered sugar before placing on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; let cool on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg