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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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These red velvet crinkle cookies feature a tender crumb with a subtle cocoa hint and a festive crinkle top, perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel-based recommended)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar (for rolling dough balls)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring until the batter is vibrant red.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop dough with a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons / 22 grams per cookie). Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until cookies look set but still soft in the center.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Serve once cooled or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy and moist. Use gel food coloring to avoid runny dough. Chilling dough is essential for shape and flavor. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for the signature crinkle effect. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking if oven heats unevenly.

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