Description
Delicious and visually stunning Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter, Room temperature
- 1⅓ cups Granulated Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Whole Milk
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Red Gel Coloring
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar for rolling cookie dough balls
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar for rolling cookie dough balls
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk, lemon juice or vinegar, and red gel coloring and mix until smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.
- Dump the dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix!
- Chill the dough for 2 hours or overnight.
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and make small balls. Roll them in granulated sugar first and then, roll in powdered sugar. Place them on a baking tray, lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm around the edges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to achieve the perfect texture.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better creaming with sugar.
- The red gel coloring can be adjusted based on desired color intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg