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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are easy to make, with a rich chocolate flavor and visually appealing appearance, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 tbsp Red Gel Food Coloring or as needed
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For Rolling
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring; mix until well-combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  7. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes until the tops are crinkled but slightly soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving for a festive touch.

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