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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Perfectly Festive

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Soft and chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with a crackly powdered sugar finish. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or a chocolatey red velvet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (or to taste)

  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  2. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring until smooth.

  3. Gradually stir in dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.

  6. Scoop chilled dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.

  7. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes until crinkled and soft in the center.

  8. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly for best crinkle effect. Add mini chocolate chips for variation. Store airtight at room temp up to 5 days.