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Christmas Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Christmas Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft and chewy with a rich cocoa flavor and a vibrant red color, perfectly coated in powdered sugar to create a festive crackled finish. Ideal for holiday celebrations, these cookies bring a delightful balance of sweetness and texture that stands out on any cookie platter.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Coating

  • Powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender and airy cookie texture.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients and Flavorings: Mix in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dough has a smooth, bright red appearance.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough forms and the ingredients are evenly distributed, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, helping maintain the crackled appearance.
  5. Form and Coat Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely, which will create the signature crinkle effect as they bake.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The powdered sugar cracks during baking, giving the cookies their festive appearance.

Notes

  • For best results, use a gel-based red food coloring to achieve vibrant color without altering dough consistency.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the middle for a chewy texture.
  • You can refrigerate the dough longer than 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
  • Rolling generously in powdered sugar creates the classic crackle look, so don’t skimp on this step.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/christmas-red-velvet-crinkle-cookies-recipe/