Description
Deliciously rich, cocoa-flavored cookies with a vibrant red hue and a fun, crinkly texture. Perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and then roll them in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Consider adding chocolate chips for extra flavor. Don’t skip chilling the dough; it helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookies, dessert, holiday treats, baking