Description
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers, combining a rich cocoa flavor with a striking red hue. These cookies, rolled in powdered sugar before baking, offer a delightful crinkle texture that enhances their visual appeal. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an everyday treat, they can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making them an irresistible option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add red food coloring and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg