Yield
36 cookies
Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Thick and chewy crinkle cookies with a deep red velvet flavor, a bright, festive color, and coated with sweet powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays for snacking!
‣ 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ‣ 2 teaspoon baking powder ‣ 1/2 teaspoon salt ‣ 4 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped ‣ 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed ‣ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ‣ 2 large egg ‣ 1 tablespoon red velvet emulsion, (or just red food coloring) ‣ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the following ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate until nice and smooth, then set it aside to cool.
3
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip together the light brown sugar and butter until smooth.
4
Add the egg, red velvet emulsion, and vanilla to the bowl, then mix until combined.
5
Quickly mix in the dry ingredients until the dough is smooth.
6
Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and transfer the dough to it, then wrap it up tight.
7
When ready to bake, pinch off a small piece of dough, roll it between your hands, then coat it with powdered sugar. Place the prepared cookie ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once done, bake!