Name: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 18 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and red food gel.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not over-mix!

Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge overnight.

When ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and roll in the powdered sugar.

Place cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes or until puffed up and cracked.

Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Dough for Perfect Crinkles 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours before scooping; this prevents spreading and creates those signature deep cracks when the cookies bake and the powdered sugar coating splits.
Vinegar Activates the Red Color 🔴
The white vinegar reacts with the cocoa powder and leavening agents to intensify the red velvet hue; ensure you're using Dutch-processed cocoa for the deepest color and richest flavor.
Neutral Oil Over Butter 🫒
Using neutral oil instead of butter creates a more tender, cake-like crumb and helps the cookies maintain their soft, melt-in-your-mouth center rather than becoming too cakey or dense.
Double-Coat Technique for Maximum Crackle ✨
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar twice—once before chilling and once just before baking—to ensure thick, white cracks form as the cookie expands in the oven.
Underbake Slightly for Chewy Centers 🍪
Remove cookies when edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly (about 11-12 minutes); they'll continue cooking as they cool, resulting in a thick, chewy texture with crispy crackled edges.

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Vegetarian

Low Fat

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