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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Festive and Fudgy

These vibrant red velvet cookies are soft, fudgy, and coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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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
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, food coloring, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, chill dough 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

Chill the dough for best crinkle effect and texture.