Description
Delightfully chewy and visually stunning red velvet cookies with a hint of cocoa and a snowy powdered sugar exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
- Powdered Sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Follow with the vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until even.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For extra creativity, add white chocolate chips or nuts to the dough. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half the sugar with a natural sweetener.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, red velvet, baking, festive