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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft red velvet cookies with a powdered sugar crust that is crinkled.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and food coloring until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour, cocoa, and baking powder to form a sticky dough.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll into balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
  5. Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes until cracked and set; cool on the sheet.

Notes

A heavy coat of powdered sugar gives the best crackle.