Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

Using two small bowls add the 3 tablespoons of white granulated sugar to one, and the 1 cup of powdered sugar in the other. Set aside.

Step 3

Using a double boiler or microwave melt the chocolate, and butter, and oil, and cocoa powder together. If you're using the microwave, use a microwave safe bowl, and first melt the butter before adding in the chocolate in batches at a time (chopped or broken pieces). Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk in both sugars until completely dissolved. If you melted your chocolate in the microwave, pour the chocolate mixture into a medium sized mixing bowl. If you use a double boiler you can use the same bowl.

Step 5

Mix in eggs until well combined.

Step 6

Fold in dry ingredients. Cookie dough will be thick.

Step 7

Add in the red gel food coloring, and mix until all the gel has been incorporated.

Step 8

Let cookie dough chill in the refrigerator covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Let dough soften for about 10 minutes before you scoop.

Step 9

Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 350°F.

Step 10

Scoop out balls of dough and first roll in the 3 tablespoons of white granulated sugar.

Step 11

Then roll in the powdered sugar, coating well.

Step 12

Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, rotating half way through.

Step 13

Let cookies rest on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully moving them to a wire rack to completely cool.

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