Indulge in Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – A Festive Delight
Decadent red velvet cookies with a rich cocoa flavor, a fudgy center, and a striking powdered sugar crinkle finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and red food coloring until combined.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.