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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies to Love

These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are perfectly chewy, visually stunning, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the cookies.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Adds subtle chocolate richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 2 large Eggs Adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring For iconic red hue.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into balls and coat generously with powdered sugar.
  8. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results and apply a generous coating of powdered sugar before baking.

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