Save A delightful combination of classic red velvet flavor and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies, perfect for holidays or any special treat.
I first made these red velvet chocolate crinkle cookies for a family holiday party, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loves the gorgeous crackled tops and deep red color.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 2/3 cups (210 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/4 cup (20 g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (115 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g) + 1/4 cup (30 g) for rolling
- Eggs, room temperature: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- White vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring (liquid or gel): 1 tablespoon
- Powdered sugar (for rolling): 1/2 cup (60 g)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix only until just combined.
- Chill Dough:
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Sheets:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll into balls.
- Roll in Sugar:
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then coat thoroughly with powdered sugar.
- Bake:
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart. Bake 11-13 minutes, until cookies are puffed, surfaces cracked, and centers soft.
- Cool:
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Save My kids love helping with rolling the dough balls in sugar, making it a sweet family baking tradition every year.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, baking sheets, and wire cooling rack are essential for the best results.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, eggs, and milk (butter). If sensitive to nuts, always check ingredient processing details.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie has about 110 calories, with 4 g fat, 17 g carbohydrates, and 1 g protein.
Save Serve these gorgeous cookies as a festive holiday treat or bring to a party for instant smiles.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → What gives the cookies their red color?
The vibrant red hue comes from red food coloring, which can be gel or liquid, added to the dough.
- → How do you achieve the crinkle effect on the cookies?
Rolling the chilled dough balls in granulated and powdered sugar before baking creates the signature cracked surface.
- → Can chocolate chips be added to these cookies?
Yes, folding in chocolate chips before chilling enhances the chocolate flavor and adds texture.
- → What is the purpose of chilling the dough?
Chilling firms the dough, making it easier to shape and helps maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- → How should these cookies be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to five days.
- → Are these cookies suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the cookie ingredients conform to a vegetarian diet as they contain no meat products.