Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Delightful, festive Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies perfect for the holidays! With a rich cocoa flavor, vibrant red color, and a classic crinkled powdered sugar coating, these cookies are soft, chewy, and a must-have treat.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel works best for vibrant color!)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Get Ready: First, set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This makes cleanup a breeze!
- 2. Mix Dry Goodies: In a medium bowl, whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures everything is evenly distributed for a perfect bake.
- 3. Cream the Sweetness: In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 2-3 minutes until they're light and fluffy. This step is key for soft, chewy cookies.
- 4. Add Wet Wonders: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and that vibrant red food coloring until your batter is beautifully tinted.
- 5. Combine Carefully: Gently add the dry flour mixture to your wet ingredients. Mix just until no dry streaks of flour are visible. Don't overmix to keep your cookies tender! The dough will be a bit soft.
- 6. Chill Out: Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and preventing your cookies from spreading too much.
- 7. Shape & Coat: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into cute 1-inch balls. Generously roll each ball in powdered sugar until it's completely coated – this creates the signature crinkle effect!
- 8. Bake to Perfection: Place your coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still wonderfully soft.
- 9. Cool Down: Let your cookies rest on the baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delightful, naturally vibrant treats!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 179
- Total Carbs: 28g
- Net Carbs: 26g
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 4g
