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Fudgy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a baking sheet.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Deliciously soft and fudgy red velvet cookies with a classic crinkle finish, perfect for dessert or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour Spoon it into the cup and level it off for accuracy.
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Use unsweetened cocoa powder, not hot chocolate mix.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter Softened.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring Gel or liquid works.
For Rolling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For rolling the dough balls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  2. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until lighter and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture, and mix well. Add the red food coloring until reaching desired shade.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. The dough should be sticky.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
  3. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, coating well.
  4. Bake until the tops are crackly and the edges look set, but the centers are still slightly soft, about 10 minutes.
  5. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For best results, measure flour gently to avoid dry cookies. Roll the cookie balls in powdered sugar twice for better crackle. Watch bake time closely to retain soft centers. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can add a piece of bread to keep them extra soft.