Description
Soft and chewy red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a festive crinkle effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, you can use gel food coloring.
- Ensure the dough is well chilled for easier handling and better crinkles.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, christmas cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, chocolate cookies