Christmas Baked Treats – Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Soft, fudgy red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked until beautifully crinkled — festive, rich, and perfect for holiday cookie trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes(include chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vinegar or 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring (or 1 tbsp liquid)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
- Mix in dry ingredients just until combined.
- Chill dough at least 2 hours.
- Scoop 1-tbsp dough balls. Roll in granulated, then powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Chilling is key. Double the sugar coating for dramatic crinkles. Add chips or swirl in cream cheese for variations.