Description
Peppermint Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive delight that combines the rich flavors of red velvet with a refreshing peppermint twist. These soft, chewy cookies are not only visually stunning with their crinkled tops but also create a warm, inviting aroma in your kitchen. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy evening snack, they promise to add joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg