Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies offer a festive twist on classic cookies, featuring a rich red hue and delightful crinkle effect. Each bite reveals a soft, chewy texture with a perfect blend of cocoa and vanilla flavor, all dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Ideal for holiday gatherings or casual events, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until fully incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least one hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in powdered sugar before placing them on the baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed but still soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg