Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a fun and festive twist on the classic crinkle cookie. With a soft, chewy texture and a rich red velvet flavor, these cookies are perfect for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you want to add a pop of color to your dessert table. The combination of cocoa powder and red food coloring gives these cookies their signature look, while the crinkly edges and soft center make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cookie removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is essential for creating the soft, chewy texture of the cookies.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tbsp red food coloring, mixing until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tbsp red food coloring
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, ensuring they hold their crinkly shape.
- Once the dough is chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball generously in 1 cup powdered sugar, ensuring they are fully coated. This coating will create the signature crinkled effect as the cookies bake.1 cup powdered sugar
- Place the powdered-sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkled, sugary exterior will give way to a soft, chewy center, making each bite irresistible.