Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These red velvet crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled finish. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and Valentine's Day treats!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter room temperature
- 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese room temperature
- ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 5-6 drops Red Icing Gel
- Granulated Sugar for coating
- Powdered Sugar for coating
Instructions
- Beat together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until just combined. Add 5-6 drops of red icing gel.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 3 hours. If it's still sticky and difficult to work with at room temperature, place it back in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
- In two small bowls, add granulated sugar to one and powdered sugar to the other. The granulated sugar helps prevent the powdered sugar from absorbing into the dough as they bake.
- Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough into your hand and roll into a ball.
- Coat each ball of dough in granulated sugar, followed by a heavy coating of powdered sugar. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the tops are set. Let cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.5mg