Christmas Cookie Ideas • Red Velvet Crinkles
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and beautifully rolled in powdered sugar. A festive favorite for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~2½ hours
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp white vinegar
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2 tbsp buttermilk
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1½–2 tsp red gel food coloring
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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Granulated sugar (for rolling)
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Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
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Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
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Add eggs, vanilla, vinegar, buttermilk, and red food coloring. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
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Chill dough for 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
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Roll dough into balls. Coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until tops crackle and edges are set.
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Cool before serving or storing.
Notes
Chill dough for best results. Freeze dough balls for later baking. Add white chocolate chips for extra flair.