Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Homemaade Red velvet crinkle cookies are both rich and fudgy with that pop of red we all recognize and that delicious powdered sugar crackle top.

Course Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Valentine's Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American Dessert

Prep Time 18

Cook Time 12

Chill time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 114kcal

Plan on time for chilling the cookie dough.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, mix for about three minutes. You can use a stand mixer, or a handheld electric mixer.
Set the mixer on medium speed and mix in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl in between additions
Add milk, food coloring, and vanilla then mix at medium speed until well combined. Scrape the bowl, and then mix again just to get everything combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing on medium-low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl in between additions. You will have a nice smooth dough when mixed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes, or up to one day. You can transfer the dough into a smaller bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350° F., and prepare two baking pans with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into balls then immediately roll in the powdered sugar
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are set and the tops are cracked. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for several days.

Freeze these cookies for later

For baked cookies, let them cool completely then layer the cookies in an airtight container between sheets of parchment paper for up to three months. Let the cookies thaw on the countertop.

For unbaked cookies scoop the cooled dough into balls and freeze the balls in an airtight container. When you are ready to bake the cookies, let them thaw for 30 minutes and then roll them in powdered sugar and bake as directed.