Soft Pink Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Tender and pillowy soft pink velvet crinkle cookies with a delicate crackled surface and a subtle cocoa undertone, dusted generously in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp red food coloring (or 1 tbsp beet powder for natural color)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring (or beet powder).
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough (about 1 tbsp or 15g). Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies puff and crack but remain soft in the center.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain the crinkle effect. Roll dough balls generously in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar for a pronounced crackled surface. Use an oven thermometer for consistent baking temperature. Dough can be prepared the night before to deepen flavor. For a natural pink color, substitute red food coloring with beet powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
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