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Pink Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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Soft and tender pink velvet crinkle cookies with a subtle cocoa flavor and a delightful crackled surface, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until incorporated; do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (20 g) of dough per cookie and roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cracked on top but still soft in the center.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to help form the crinkles and keep cookies soft. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent toughness. Watch cookies closely in the last minutes of baking to avoid overbaking. Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant pink. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and keep cornstarch. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk with lemon juice instead of buttermilk.

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