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deep red crinkle cookies coated in cracked powdered sugar arranged wide on a white plate, a light dusting of sugar around them, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy and crinkly finish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and food coloring.
  2. Mix in the flour and cocoa to form a dough.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll into balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
  5. Place on a lined sheet and bake at 350F for 11 to 12 minutes.
  6. Cool on the pan before moving.

Notes

Roll the balls heavily in powdered sugar so you get those bold white cracks.