Description
A delightful and tender cookie with a soft center and a dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 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 prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops crack.
- Let cool on a wire rack before transferring to a storage container.
Notes
These cookies are forgiving in storage. They keep well at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg