Description
Delicious and colorful Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth, then add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least two hours. This step is crucial for the crinkle effect.
- After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange the powdered sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, your Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are ready to devour!
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough is essential for achieving the best texture and look.
- Adjust the baking time according to your oven for perfect soft centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg