Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and visually stunning with their rich chocolate flavor and snowy sugar coating. Perfect for parties or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing well.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red hue.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg