Description
Christmas Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat with their soft, chewy texture and festive appearance. Simple to prepare, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack. With a rich chocolate flavor and eye-catching, snowy coating, these cookies are sure to impress anyone looking for homemade delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla, followed by red food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just blended.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then scoop and roll into balls coated in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until cracked and set.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
Chill dough longer if it feels too sticky to handle.
Consider adding chocolate chips for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg