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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Want to make stunning Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe? These cookies are soft, chewy, and beautiful. The powdered sugar coating creates gorgeous cracks.
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Whisk everything together in a bowl.
  • Set this mixture aside for now.
  • Beat softened butter with granulated sugar together.
  • Mix until light and fluffy in texture.
  • This takes about three minutes of beating.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
  • Beat until everything is well combined together.
  • The mixture should look bright red now.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to wet.
  • Mix until just combined into smooth dough.
  • Don't overmix or cookies become tough.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap tightly now.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours minimum.
  • Cold dough is easier to handle properly.
  • Scoop dough into small balls using spoon.
  • Roll each ball in powdered sugar generously.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet with spacing.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes only.
  • Cookies should have beautiful white cracks appearing.
  • Don't overbake or they'll become too dry.

Notes

  • Don't skip chilling the dough completely ever.
  • Cold dough prevents cookies from spreading too much.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
  • Liquid coloring makes dough too wet sometimes.
  • Roll in powdered sugar twice for better.
  • The first coat absorbs into the dough.
  • Second coat stays white and creates cracks.
  • Bake just until edges are set firm.
  • Centers should look slightly underdone when removing.
  • They continue cooking on the hot pan.
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