Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies (Printable)

Soft chewy red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a festive, crackled texture and rich cocoa flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)

→ For Rolling

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance crinkling effect.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
08 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until cookies are puffed and crinkled but still soft in the center.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The soft fudgy center contrasts perfectly with that delicate powdered sugar crust
  • These cookies look stunning on holiday platters but come together with basic pantry staples
  • The crackling effect happens naturally in the oven creating bakery worthy results every time
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is not optional if you want those dramatic cracks to form properly
  • Gel food coloring delivers a vibrant red while liquid coloring may require more to achieve the same shade
  • Overbaking even by a minute will sacrifice that gooey center texture
03 -
  • Roll dough balls twice in powdered sugar for an extra thick snowy coating
  • Underbake by one minute if you prefer an even fudgier center

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