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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft, fudgy red velvet cookies coated in powdered sugar and baked to crackled perfection. These cookies are rich, festive, and easy to make at home.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light.
  3. Beat in egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  7. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
  8. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  9. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
  • Add white chocolate chips for variation.
  • For extra softness, slightly underbake and allow to set while cooling.