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Best Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Easy Homemade Recipe

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These red velvet crinkle cookies are quick and easy to make, with a soft, fudgy center and a snowy powdered sugar coating. No chilling required, just mix, roll, bake, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holidays or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) red food coloring (or more for deeper color)
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until the mixture is a vibrant deep red.
  4. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into rounded balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball.
  6. Place powdered sugar in a small shallow bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until completely coated. Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake one sheet at a time in the center of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies should look puffed, cracked, and slightly set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

The vinegar is essential for the crinkle effect—do not skip it. For best results, double-coat dough balls in powdered sugar. Bake one sheet at a time for even results. Start checking cookies at 9 minutes if your oven runs hot. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; place a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.

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