Crinkles Cookies Red Velvet
Delightful red velvet cookies that combine the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a soft, chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 70 g granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- q.b. vanilla extract (to taste)
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g almond flour
- ½ packet baking powder
- 20 ml milk
- q.b. gel red food coloring (to desired shade)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar by mixing the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Combine the wet ingredients by adding the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients by gradually adding the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and baking powder to the wet mixture.
- Add the gel red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Form small balls of dough (about 20-25 grams each) after chilling and place on a lined baking tray.
- Coat the balls by rolling them in granulated sugar and then powdered sugar.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack after removing from the oven.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for the best results and chill the dough well to maintain shape while baking.