Description
The Easiest Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and visually stunning with their vibrant red color and powdered sugar coating. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour carefully measured
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup salted butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 –4 drops red gel food coloring
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set up two shallow bowls, one with granulated sugar and one with powdered sugar, for rolling your cookies later.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened salted butter and vegetable oil until creamy. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing until the mixture is fluffy and smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl a couple of times so nothing is left behind.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and red gel coloring, and stir until the dough is evenly colored and beautifully red.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold these dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture, then add the milk and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Scoop the dough and roll each portion first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar, pressing lightly to coat evenly without flattening. This double roll is what gives the cookies that classic crinkle look.
- Place the cookie balls on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. The edges should be set while the centers stay soft and tender.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then place them on a wire rack. This short resting time ensures the centers remain soft while the tops develop that perfect crinkly texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened to room temperature.
- The cookies will continue to bake slightly after being removed from the oven due to residual heat.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg