Description
Delectable red velvet crinkle cookies blend rich cocoa and velvety texture for a sensational dessert experience. Powdered sugar-dusted edges and deep crimson color make these cookies irresistible when you want something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups (267 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
- 5 tsps red food coloring
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Dough Creation: Cream butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs one at a time, then incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to achieve a vibrant crimson mixture.
- Mixing and Chilling: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture at low speed, avoiding overmixing. Wrap dough and refrigerate for 90 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and dough to firm up.
- Coating and Shaping: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Form chilled dough into uniform spheres using lightly greased hands, then generously roll each ball in powdered sugar for complete coverage.
- Baking and Cooling: Arrange coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet, gently pressing to slightly flatten. Bake for 13-14 minutes until edges set and surfaces develop a characteristic crackled appearance. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Storage: Once cooled, store cookies in a sealed container to maintain their soft texture and freshness.
Notes
- Chill Dough Effectively: Refrigerate for full 90 minutes to develop rich flavor and prevent spreading during baking.
- Prevent Sticky Hands: Lightly grease hands with cooking spray when forming dough balls to ensure smooth, easy shaping.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar for classic crinkle look, ensuring thick, even white coverage.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for exactly 5 minutes to set structure before transferring, maintaining delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 14min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg