Description

Soft, chewy red velvet crinkle cookies with a rich cocoa and vanilla flavor, perfect for holiday parties or gifting. Their vibrant red hue and powdered sugar coating make them irresistible.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red gel food coloring
Powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Add red gel food coloring and mix until evenly incorporated. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop the chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll them generously in powdered sugar.
Arrange the cookies on the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are puffed.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for preventing spreading and achieving the perfect crinkle effect. These cookies taste even better the day after baking as the flavors meld together.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 70
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 1

Keywords: red velvet, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, festive desserts, edible gifts