Velvety Valentine Crinkle Cookies
These delightful Velvety Valentine Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with a beautiful red hue, perfect for a romantic treat. The creamy blend of butter and cream cheese creates an irresistible texture, coated in a sweet powdered sugar crinkle.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
For Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- First, grab a mixing bowl and gently whisk together your dry ingredients: the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until beautifully smooth. Then, beat in the egg and the vibrant red food coloring.
- Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Don't overmix!
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge to chill for at least 2-3 hours. This helps the cookies hold their shape perfectly.
- When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl for easy coating.
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of chilled dough for each cookie and gently roll it into a neat ball.
- Generously roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them about 3 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Be careful not to overbake to keep them wonderfully moist!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delightful treats!
Notes
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 115 kcal
Total Carbs: 19g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 115 kcal
Total Carbs: 19g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 2g
