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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a rich cocoa flavor and a vibrant red hue. Coated in powdered sugar, they have a beautifully cracked appearance and a soft, slightly gooey center, perfect for enjoying with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon professional red food coloring*
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Coating

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set the baking sheet aside while you prepare the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract and the professional red food coloring thoroughly to evenly color the dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to combine. Gradually add the dry ingredients to your wet mixture, beating until just combined into a smooth dough.
  5. Roll and Coat Cookies: Prepare two bowls—one with granulated sugar and one with powdered sugar. Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and roll each into a ball. First, roll the dough ball in granulated sugar, then coat it fully in powdered sugar. This double coating creates the classic crinkle effect.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed and cracked on top but remain slightly gooey inside.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, ideally with a glass of milk.

Notes

  • The intensity of red food coloring varies widely; professional food coloring brands like Wilton are highly pigmented, so if using regular gel or liquid coloring, you may need to add more to achieve the desired vibrant red color.
  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best creamy texture when creaming with sugars.
  • Do not overbake the cookies to maintain a soft, gooey center.
  • For even baking, rotate your baking sheet halfway through baking.

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Soft Cookies, Cocoa Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Baked Cookies

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