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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich cocoa and classic red velvet flavor. Rolled in powdered sugar, they bake into delightful cracked tops that reveal a moist, tender crumb inside. Optional white chocolate chips or nuts add texture, and a cream cheese frosting drizzle makes them irresistibly decadent. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, these cookies bring vibrant color and festive charm to your cookie jar.

Ingredients

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Essential Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Optional Add-Ons:

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • Cream cheese frosting drizzle, for extra decadence

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking your cookies.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender crumb.
  4. Add eggs and flavor: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the dough is well combined and vibrant red.
  5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms. If desired, fold in white chocolate chips or chopped nuts evenly.
  6. Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to make it easier to shape and to develop flavors.
  7. Shape and coat: Scoop the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar until well coated. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow spreading during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are set and the tops have formed characteristic crinkles. Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Optionally drizzle the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting for an extra layer of rich decadence. Enjoy your festive and delicious red velvet crinkle cookies!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and to achieve the signature crinkle effect during baking.
  • Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar creates the beautiful cracked surface once baked.
  • You can customize the cookies by adding white chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
  • For best results, do not overbake; cookies should be set but still soft inside.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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