Description
Indulgent red velvet crinkle cookies blend rich cocoa and velvety texture into a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth. Powdered sugar-dusted edges and deep crimson centers invite you to savor each delectable bite of pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (187.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Wet and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange parchment-lined baking sheets for the crimson-hued delicacies.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, creating a unified dry foundation.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a spacious bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly integrating each one. Blend in vanilla extract and vibrant red food coloring, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture, stirring minimally until just incorporated. Expect a supple, slightly tacky dough texture.
- Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing it to firm and simplify handling while preserving the cookie’s structural integrity.
- Extract chilled dough and form into compact spheres. Completely enrobe each ball in a generous coating of powdered sugar, positioning them with ample spacing on prepared sheets.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes until edges stabilize and centers remain tender. The surface should display characteristic crackled patterns signaling perfect doneness.
- Permit cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color without adding extra liquid to the dough.
- Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar just before baking to create the signature crinkle effect and snow-like appearance.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg