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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich cocoa flavor and a visually stunning red hue, soft and chewy at the center with a powdered sugar coating.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For Rolling
  • Powdered sugar Powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
  8. Place them on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until crinkled.
  9. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

These cookies can keep for about 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature and can be frozen for up to 3 months.