Description
Delightful Fudgy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and beautiful appearance, perfect for any occasion and filled with family love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Add red food coloring and mix until evenly combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just combined.
- Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading. Don’t overbake; they should be soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, red velvet, dessert, holiday baking, family favorite