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Red velvet crinkle cookie broken in half to show its soft, chewy inside with snowy powdered sugar coating, set in front of a frosted Christmas tree.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft and chewy red velvet crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar. They are festive and perfect for the Christmas season!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel preferred
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and vinegar, mixing until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients and red food coloring until just combined.
  • Cover dough and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes until cookies are set and tops are crackled.
  • Cool on a rack before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 138IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Holidays, Party Food
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