Description
Delicious red velvet crinkle cookies that are soft, fudgy, and covered in a sugary coating for a perfect sweet treat. These cookies combine classic red velvet flavors with a crackled powdered sugar exterior, ideal for holiday baking or any cookie craving.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- granulated sugar (amount needed for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients well.
- Add Eggs and Flavors: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure thorough mixing. Then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor elements.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to create a smooth cookie dough.
- Coat Cookie Dough Balls: Prepare two bowls: one with granulated sugar and one with powdered sugar. Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough balls and roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then fully coat it in powdered sugar for the classic crinkle effect.
- Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the cookies have puffed up, cracked on top, and still appear slightly gooey in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy these red velvet crinkle cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- Professional red food coloring is very pigmented; if using store-bought gel or liquid food coloring, you may need to increase the amount to achieve the same vibrant red color.
- If you prefer a less intense red color, adjust the food coloring quantity accordingly.
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking; cookies should be slightly gooey in the center when done.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
Keywords: red velvet cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, soft cookies, red food coloring cookies, sugar coated cookies