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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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Delicious and visually stunning Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a chewy texture and a light, buttery exterior, dusted with powdered sugar for sweetness.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and coat in powdered sugar.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For best results, avoid over-baking.

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