Description
Delicious red velvet cookies with a soft, chewy interior and crackled sugar top, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until fully combined.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Roll the dough into one to two tablespoon-sized balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets with a few inches between them.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set and tops are crackled.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder or folding in white chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg