Indulge in the sweet magic of Valentine's Day with Valentine Crinkle Cookies! These aren't your average cookies. They're quick to whip up, surprisingly healthy (yes, you read that right!), and bursting with flavor in every delightful bite. Imagine coming home after a long day, craving something sweet but dreading a complicated recipe. That's where these Valentine Crinkle Cookies come in – simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face (and maybe impress that special someone!).
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These cookies remind me of my grandmother. Every Valentine's Day, she'd have a batch waiting, the sweet aroma filling her cozy kitchen. They weren't just cookies; they were edible tokens of her love. Now, I carry on that tradition, tweaking the recipe slightly to make it healthier, but always keeping that sprinkle of love in every batch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or 1/4 cup if you prefer less sugar)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This prevents spreading.
- Roll: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Coat: Roll each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Valentine Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Combine: In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This prevents spreading.
- Roll: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Coat: Roll each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring it’s well-coated.1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.