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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Festive and Fudgy

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These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and beautifully festive. Their deep red color contrasts perfectly with the snowy powdered sugar coating, making them a stunning treat for holidays and special occasions. With a fudgy texture and a hint of cocoa, they’re as delicious as they are eye-catching.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla.
  3. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.
  4. Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop dough into balls and roll generously in powdered sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set but soft in the center.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • Mix in a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the cocoa flavor.
  • For Valentine’s Day, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.
  • Roll dough balls twice in powdered sugar for a thicker coating.

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