Save A delightful combination of classic red velvet flavor and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies, perfect for holidays or any special treat.
Every time I bake these cookies, they disappear from the plate within minutes. They've become a family favorite during the winter holidays, and I love seeing the kids marvel at their vibrant red hue and crinkled tops.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 2/3 cups (210 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/4 cup (20 g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (115 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g) for dough + 1/4 cup (30 g) for rolling
- Eggs: 2 large, room temperature
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- White vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring (liquid or gel): 1 tablespoon
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup (60 g) for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Blend Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring; mix until fully combined.
- Combine Wet & Dry:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill Dough:
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- Prep Oven & Sheets:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape & Coat:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar, followed by powdered sugar to coat.
- Bake:
- Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until cookies are puffed and cracked but centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Save My grandmother always requested these cookies for our annual holiday tea. Baking them together has become a special tradition in our family, reminding us of warmth and togetherness.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups & spoons, parchment paper, baking sheets, wire cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (butter). May contain traces of nuts if processed in facilities handling nuts. Always check labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: 110 calories, 4 g total fat, 17 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein
Save Enjoy these cookies fresh from the oven with a cup of milk or tea. Their gorgeous color and rich flavor will brighten any celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → What gives the cookies their red color?
A tablespoon of red food coloring, either liquid or gel, is used to create the vibrant red hue characteristic of these treats.
- → How do you achieve the crackled sugar coating?
The dough balls are rolled first in granulated sugar, then generously coated in powdered sugar before baking, producing the signature cracked surface.
- → Why is chilling the dough important?
Chilling firms the dough, making it easier to handle and helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- → Can I add other ingredients to increase chocolate flavor?
Yes, folding in half a cup of chocolate chips before chilling adds a richer chocolate taste and texture.
- → What is the best way to store these treats?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- → Are these treats suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain no meat products and are classified as vegetarian.