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Soft and Chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

A stack of four rich, crinkly red velvet cookies studded with white chocolate chips, one cookie broken open.
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You can make soft and chewy red velvet cookies that look festive and taste rich. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a cookie with a slight cocoa flavor and a beautiful crinkle finish, perfect for holidays or any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel works best)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional inclusion)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and white vinegar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Add the red food coloring and mix until the dough reaches a uniform, deep red color. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips.
  6. Place about 1/2 cup of extra granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball completely in the extra granulated sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the sugared dough balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkle effect will develop as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crinkle effect, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling in sugar and baking.
  • If you want a more intense red color, use a high-quality gel food coloring instead of liquid drops.
  • These cookies pair well with a simple cream cheese frosting if you prefer a frosted red velvet cookie variation.

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