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Perfect Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert

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These Perfect Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies have a soft, fudgy center with just enough chew around the edges, topped with a crackled powdered sugar coating. They’re quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for holidays, gifting, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the red gel food coloring and mix until the color is even throughout.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula. Mix just until the flour disappears. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven: About 10 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the dough balls: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and roll them between your palms into smooth balls.
  8. Coat in powdered sugar: Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, making sure every surface is completely coated.
  9. Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  10. Cool properly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill time is non-negotiable for proper crinkle effect. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar—if you can see red, add more. Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot sheet. Room temperature ingredients are important for best texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan, use a flax egg, vegan butter, and plant-based milk with lemon juice.

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