Red Velvet Crinkle Kisses Recipe - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 854

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

red food coloring

🥗Healthier: beet juice

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Beet juice is a natural coloring option.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until combined.

Add eggs and a splash of vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.

Sift together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder, then add to the mixer and combine until mixed.

Add red food coloring until desired color is achieved, mixing until well combined.

Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 3-4 hours or overnight.

Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

Roll each dough ball in confectioner's sugar until fully coated.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a couple of inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

After 12 minutes, remove cookies from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes.

Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie and hold for a second until it starts to melt and holds in place.

Let cookies cool completely before serving.

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