Description
Soft and chewy red velvet cookies with a crinkle top, dusted with powdered sugar for a festive look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert