Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy red velvet cookies with a cocoa hint, rolled in powdered sugar for a festive touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)

→ For Rolling

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for optimal crinkling results.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
08 - Place the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, until cookies are puffed and crinkled but still soft in the center.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look like snow-dropped gems fresh from a bakery window, but come together in under 40 minutes
  • The texture is absolutely perfect, crisp outside with a center thats soft and almost fudgy
  • Red velvet flavor without all the fuss of cake, frosting, or layers
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is technically optional but makes a huge difference in how dramatic those crinkles turn out
  • Dont skip the powdered sugar coating step, it creates that signature crackled appearance everyone loves
03 -
  • Scoop all your dough balls before rolling in sugar so you can make them uniform in size
  • Wash your hands immediately after adding food coloring unless you want red-stained palms for days

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