Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are fudgy, vibrant, and festive, with a rich cocoa flavor and classic crackled powdered sugar coating. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies puff up and crinkles form. Centers should be slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for best texture and crinkle effect.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red hue without extra liquid.
- Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar for bold contrast and defined cracks.
- Add white chocolate chips or cream cheese extract for flavor variation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
