Description
Delightful red velvet crinkle cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a sweet chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, softened butter, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies have crinkled and are set on the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, crinkle cookies, dessert recipes, easy cookie recipes