Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Any Occasion
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat with their vibrant color and soft, chewy texture.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and then coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding white chocolate chips.
- If you want a more intense red color, adjust the amount of food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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