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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 delightful crinkle effect, perfect for holiday treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon 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
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar; add egg, food coloring, vanilla.
  3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients; chill dough 30 minutes.
  4. Form dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and better flavor development.