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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie: Your Festive Holiday Delight

These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive delight and perfect for sharing during the holidays.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Supplies structure for the cookies.
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Opt for unsweetened for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • ½ cup butter (softened) Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Contributes to sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Beaten until pale.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates overall flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring Gel coloring is best.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Creates the iconic crinkled top.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring to the butter mixture, and mix well.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop and roll dough into balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
  6. Place on a lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for better shaping and crinkles. Use gel food coloring for vibrant cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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