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Description
Chewy red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a festive crinkle effect. Perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, combine melted unsweetened chocolate and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
- Add the chocolate-food coloring mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of chilled dough into balls.
- Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Place the coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 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 crinkle.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be slightly soft in the center for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg