Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for any celebration. These buttery cookies bring the classic flavors of red velvet cake into a soft, chewy bite. Their rich cocoa flavor is complemented by a hint of sweetness that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 1⅓ cup (170g) powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅙ cup (40ml) milk
- ½ tsp red food coloring
- ¼ tsp salt
For Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the food coloring, egg, and milk until well combined. Gradually add the butter and dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies have puffed up and the crinkles are prominent.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.