Description
These Christmas Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies bring joy with their soft, chewy texture and vibrant color. Perfect for sharing during the holidays, they combine rich cocoa and vanilla for a delightful treat that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Space dough balls on sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent stickiness before rolling.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg