Description
Delightful Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a soft, chewy texture, coated in powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the buttermilk until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for best results; do not skip this step. Adjust cocoa amount for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, red velvet, holiday baking, festive treats