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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Festive and Fudgy

These vibrant red velvet cookies are soft, fudgy, and coated in powdered sugar for a festive touch. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, food coloring, and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry and wet ingredients to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps achieve the crinkle effect.