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Fudgy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies for Festive Celebrations

Fudgy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Recipe Card

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp red food coloring gel preferred
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, milk, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth and deeply red.
Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
  2. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
Chill
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step is key for thick, crackly cookies.
Roll & Coat
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll generously in powdered sugar.
Bake
  1. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until cookies are puffed, crinkled, and just set around the edges.
  2. Centers should stay soft and fudgy.
Cool
  1. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Extra fudgy: Slightly underbake — they firm up as they cool.
Bigger cracks: Roll dough twice in powdered sugar.
Flavor boost: Add ¼ tsp almond extract for classic red velvet bakery flavor.
Make ahead: Dough can be chilled up to 48 hours.