These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. With their vibrant red color and powdered sugar coating, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies lineup.
The recipe is simple and yields soft, chewy cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the delightful combination of cocoa and vanilla flavors in every bite.
Festive Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These cookies are characterized by their rich red color and crinkled appearance, achieved by rolling the dough in powdered sugar before baking. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it a quick and delightful option for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Color: Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
