Description

These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and coated in snowy powdered sugar that cracks beautifully as they bake. With a deep cocoa flavor and that classic red velvet color, they are perfect for holidays, cookie exchanges, or anytime you want a bakery-style treat at home.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one generously in powdered sugar.
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are crackled and the centers are just set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra contrast, roll the dough twice in powdered sugar before baking. Add white chocolate chips for a sweeter, bakery-style twist. Slightly underbake if you prefer an extra-soft center.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: red velvet, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas, baking