Description
Deliciously chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a stunning red hue, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk until well combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop the dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, red velvet, holiday baking, crinkle cookies