Save A delightful combination of classic red velvet flavor and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies, perfect for holidays or any special treat.
I baked these cookies last year for our holiday get-together and they disappeared in minutes (even faster than the brownies). Everyone loved the chewy centers and the striking crinkle top.
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), plus 1/4 cup (30 g) for rolling
- Eggs, room temperature: 2 large
- 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, combine softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Flavorings:
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until well blended.
- Combine Wet & Dry:
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture gradually, mixing just until a dough forms.
- Chill Dough:
- Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll in Sugar:
- Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Bake:
- Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until tops are cracked and centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Save My kids always get so excited helping roll these cookies in sugar and watching them crackle in the oven. It's become our favorite kitchen tradition every December.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or whisk, measuring cups and spoons, parchment paper, baking sheets, wire cooling rack
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (butter). May contain traces of nuts if processed in facilities handling nuts. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
Calories: 110, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 1 g
Save Bake a batch of these cookies for your next celebration. The beautiful red color and melt-in-your-mouth center make them a showstopper treat!
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → What gives these crinkles their red velvet flavor?
A combination of red food coloring, cocoa powder, and classic ingredients like vinegar and vanilla extract create the signature red velvet taste.
- → Why is the dough chilled before baking?
Chilling the dough firms it up, allowing for easier handling and better texture that prevents spreading during baking.
- → How does rolling in sugar affect the cookies?
Rolling first in granulated then powdered sugar forms a crackled crust that contrasts the chewy interior.
- → Can I add extra chocolate to these cookies?
Yes, folding in chocolate chips before chilling enhances the chocolate flavor and adds texture.
- → What is the best way to store these cookies?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- → Are these cookies suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this version contains no meat products and is vegetarian friendly.