Description
Festive red velvet crinkle cookies bring holiday cheer with their chocolate-rich charm and powdered sugar elegance. Rich cocoa and cream cheese create irresistible magic you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (595 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Binding and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside for later use.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and develops a fluffy texture, continuing to mix for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Introduce milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until the liquid ingredients are evenly distributed and create a smooth consistency.
- Gradually fold the prepared dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Shape the cookie dough by scooping tablespoon-sized portions and rolling each into a ball. Generously coat each dough ball with powdered sugar, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Place the cookie-laden baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Look for crinkled tops and set edges while ensuring the centers remain soft. After removing from the oven, let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, serve these vibrant, rich red velvet crinkle cookies as a delightful treat perfect for sharing or enjoying with a refreshing glass of milk.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar coating, ensuring a perfect balance between tangy cocoa and sweet exterior.
- Prevent cookies from spreading too thin by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking, creating a more compact texture.
- Swap regular food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier, chemical-free red hue that maintains vibrant color.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the cookie’s rich, fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg