Description
Delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a soft center and a crinkled sugary exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 3 oz bittersweet chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and melted bittersweet chocolate until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps the dough firm up and ensures the crinkle effect during baking.
- Place the granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and the powdered sugar in another.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball first in the granulated sugar, then generously in the powdered sugar. The granulated sugar helps the powdered sugar stick better and enhances the crinkle effect.
- Arrange the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies are set around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the perfect crinkle texture.
- Use quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg