Description
These Quick Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a soft, chewy, bakery-style dessert with a rich cocoa flavor, a festive red color, and that signature powdered sugar crackled top everyone loves. They are perfect for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, Valentine’s Day treats, easy dessert ideas, and anytime you want a quick homemade cookie recipe that looks impressive without a lot of effort. With simple pantry ingredients and a short chill time, this easy recipe delivers beautiful cookies with tender centers and lightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
3/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
6. Cover the dough and chill for 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon portions and roll each into a ball.
8. Roll each dough ball first in the extra granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar.
9. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are crinkled and the centers still look slightly soft.
11. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not skip chilling the dough, because warm dough spreads too quickly and can keep the cookies from getting that bold crinkle finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg