Save to Pinterest A delightful combination of classic red velvet flavor and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies, perfect for holidays or any special treat.
I remember the first time I baked these cookies with my kids and how much fun they had rolling dough balls in powdered sugar. It quickly became a holiday tradition in our house.
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: 1/2 cup (60 g) for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Flavor:
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring until combined.
- Combine & Chill:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape & Coat Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
- Bake:
- Place coated balls on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes until puffed and cracked but soft centers.
- Cool:
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Save to Pinterest Sharing these cookies during winter nights with my family always brings laughter and warmth to our kitchen table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, baking sheets, wire cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk. May contain traces of nuts if processed in facilities handling nuts. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie contains approximately 110 calories, 4 g total fat, 17 g carbohydrates, and 1 g protein.
Save to Pinterest Let your cookies cool fully before storing for best texture and taste. Enjoy every chewy bite of these festive delights!
Recipe FAQs
- → What gives the cookies their red color?
A tablespoon of red food coloring is used to create the vibrant red hue characteristic of these cookies.
- → Why is the dough chilled before baking?
Chilling the dough firms it up, making it easier to handle and helping the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- → How do I achieve the crackled surface?
Rolling dough balls in granulated and powdered sugar before baking promotes the signature cracked texture on top.
- → Can I add extra chocolate to these?
Yes, folding in chocolate chips before chilling enhances the chocolate flavor and adds texture.
- → How should these cookies be stored?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.