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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – A Festive, Fudgy Holiday Favorite

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Soft, fudgy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a beautiful cracked powdered sugar coating — perfect for holidays and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp buttermilk or plain yogurt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp white vinegar

  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a separate bowl, mix oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.

  • Combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.

  • Roll dough into 1-tbsp balls, then in granulated sugar (optional) and powdered sugar.

  • Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, until cracked and just set.

  • Cool for 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

 

  • For added richness, mix in white chocolate chips.

  • Dough can be frozen and baked later.

  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

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