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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.
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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
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Rolling
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
  3. Place on baking sheet, bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps achieve the crinkle effect.