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5 from 2 votes

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Delicious red velvet cake mix cookies have a crinkle texture but are soft on the inside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 112kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups Flour
  • ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • ½ Cup Butter softened
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp No Taste Red Gel Food Coloring
  • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add in eggs one at a time mixing on med/low in between additions until they are all incorporated.
  • Add in vanilla and vinegar and continue mixing until well mixed.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt until well blended.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture mixing after each addition until all the flour mixture has been added and is well incorporated.
  • Add in a teaspoon of food coloring and mix until evenly mixed. If a deeper red color is desired add more food coloring and continue mixing.
  • Place powdered sugar in a small bowl or shallow dish.
  • Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough at a time and drop into powdered sugar. Roll the dough in the powdered sugar until round and evenly coated.
  • Place dough balls on the cookie sheet about two inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until tops are cracked.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes. Move to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 24servings | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg