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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Kitchen-tested red velvet crinkle cookies recipe to surprise your guests on Valentine's Day, Christmas or any time!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Inactive Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 47 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas cookies, red velvet cookies, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day cookies
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Mix all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set it aside.
  • Place softened butter and sugar in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes or until lighter in color.
    Add room-temperature egg and egg yolk, one at a time, to the dough. Beat until incorporated. 
  • Add vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. You want a bright red, so adjust the coloring amount as needed.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Cover the bowl with film paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Then, when ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll cookies into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar before placing on prepared pans. Then, roll each ball in powdered sugar one more time for the best coverage.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are puffy and the centers look shiny and just slightly wet. After removing the cookies from the oven, allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or plate to finish cooling.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg