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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Published: Feb 27, 2022 · Modified: Dec 12, 2022 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are so simple to make and can be done in an hour’s time. They are made from scratch and will look amazing on your Holiday table.

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    • Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Why I love these Crinkle Cookies

    The vibrant red cookie rolled in the soft white powdered sugar makes them so pretty. They can be made any time of the year, but look very festive on your dessert table for either Christmas or Valentine’s Day.

    They are easy to make. The only ingredients you will need to ensure you have in the pantry are fresh Brown Sugar and Red Food Coloring. You most likely will have everything else you need.

    Ingredients

    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie Ingredients.

    Directions

    Steps and directions for baking Crinkle Cookies.

    Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Line Two Baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

    In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and cocoa powder together, then whisk in the baking powder and salt until combined.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Mix in the brown sugar and granulated sugar for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined.

    Mix in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

    Directions for making cookies.


    Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.

    Using a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.

    Roll each cookie dough ball into the granulated sugar and then generously roll it into the powdered sugar. Using the granulated sugar first helps the powdered sugar stick better.

    Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet after you add sugar.

    This is a very stiff dough and the cookies will not spread much. I pressed down a little on top of the cookie so they were a little flatter but not much. This is a preference thing.

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes and then move to a wired rack.

    Store cookies in an airtight container or gallon-size ziplock bag for up to a week.

    Crinkle Cookie FAQ’s

    Do I need to chill the batter before baking?

    This is a very stiff dough and you do not need to chill it first

    Can I reuse the previous pan to make the remaining cookies?

    Always use a cooled pan to bake your cookies. Don’t start off with a pan from the oven or your cookies may spread too fast.

    Can I freeze these cookies?

    You can freeze the cookie dough as long as it is in the ball shape first. Or you can freeze the baked cookies as well. Just let them thaw at room temperature before eating.

    Why doesn’t my cookie look as white on the outside as others I have seen?

    If you double-roll your cookies in powdered sugar before baking or add a quick dusting after they have cooled, they will be white.

    Items Used In Baking

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Cookie Scoop
    • Parchment Paper
    Plate of Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies on a white plate. with a red Napkin.

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    Cookie Recipe

    Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    These Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are so simple to make and can be done in an hour's time. They are made from scratch and will look amazing on your Holiday table.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 37 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 Cookies
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Candi Elm

    Ingredients  

    • 1 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
    • 3 Tablespoons Natural unswetened Cocoa powder
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
    • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
    • 1 Egg Large
    • 1 egg yolk Large
    • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
    • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring

    Coating

    • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Helps make Powdered sugar stick better
    • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat over to 350 degrees F Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set Aside
    • In a Large Mixing Bowl sift the flour and cocoa powder together, then whisk the baking powder and salt until combined.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with hand mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Mix in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
    • Mix in the egg, egg yolk, extract and food coloring, making sure to stop and scrap the sides.
    • Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
    • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and make a ball rolling into the granulated sugar and then the powdered sugar. Using the granulated sugar first helps the powdered sugar stick better.
    • Place the cookies after you add sugar to the cookie sheet.
    • This is a very stiff dough and the cookies will not spread much. I pressed down a little on top of the cookie so they were a little flatter but not much. This is a preference thing.
    • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes and then move to a wired rack.
    • Store cookies in an airtight container or gallon size ziplock bag for up to a week.

    Notes

    You can double-sugar the cookies to get a more powdery look. 
    To freeze your dough, create balls from a scoop and then put them in a ziplock bag to freeze for up to 2 months. 
    Do not overbake the cookies. They will get firmer as they cool. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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