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Red velvet crinkle cookies with powdered sugar, one broken open to show the soft fudgy center.
Deepali Ohri

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Christmas Baking
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 114   grams unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
  • 150   grams light brown sugar, packed (3/4 cup)
  • 100  grams  granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
  • 2  eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
  • 1/2   teaspoon professional red food coloring*
  • 250   grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • 29  grams  cocoa powder (1/3 cups)
  • 1 & 1/2   teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2   teaspoon salt
For the Coating
  •  100 grams granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
  • 60 grams powdered sugar (1/2 cup)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and red food colour.
  4. In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add dry mixture to wet and mix just until combined.
  6. Shape dough into small balls.
  7. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar.
  8. Place on tray and bake for 10 minutes or until cracked on top but soft in the center.
  9. Let cool and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage

These cookies stay fresh for 4–5 days in an airtight container.
They also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

Serving Ideas

  • Pack in gift boxes
  • Serve with hot chocolate
  • Leave out for Santa 🎅
  • Add them to your holiday cookie platter
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