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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a vibrant red color, finished with a crackled coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays, Valentine's Day, or any special occasion, these bakery-style cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, north american
Servings 24 people
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Small bowls for rolling sugar
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add the eggs and flavoring

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix until the color is even.

Step 4: Add the dry ingredients

  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

Step 5: Chill the dough

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies hold their shape and makes rolling easier.

Step 6: Prepare the oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7: Roll the cookie dough

  • Scoop the chilled dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-size balls. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar.

Step 8: Bake the cookies

  • Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.

Step 9: Cool before serving

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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