Description
Delightful Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies that are fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a rich chocolate flavor and a beautiful crinkle top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sugar and vegetable oil, blending until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of dough and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring at least 2 inches of space between each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops crack and set. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling step for beautiful crinkles and to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Crinkle Cookies, Dessert, Holiday Baking