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Best Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies for Valentine’s Day

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These red velvet crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy, and dusted with snowy powdered sugar. They come together in about 30 minutes of active work and are perfect for Valentine’s Day cookie swaps, parties, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients together: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Mix until everything is combined and the color is uniform.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding by hand with a spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  6. Preheat and prep: About 15 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll the dough balls: Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the chilled dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls (about the size of a walnut). Roll each ball between your palms until smooth, then roll it in the powdered sugar until completely coated. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should look puffed and cracked, with the edges set but the centers still slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Repeat: Continue with the remaining dough, making sure your baking sheets are cool before placing new dough balls on them.

Notes

Chilling the dough is non-negotiable for proper crackle. Roll dough balls twice in powdered sugar for a thicker coating. Cookies taste even better the day after baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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