Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich cocoa flavor and creamy sweetness, perfect for any celebration. With their soft, chewy centers and beautiful crinkly tops dusted in powdered sugar, each bite offers a luscious treat that evokes warm memories of festive gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough in powdered sugar before placing them on baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crinkled on top but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg