Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and wonderfully festive with their signature crackled powdered sugar coating. Made with a simple red velvet cake mix base and a few basic pantry ingredients, they’re quick to prepare and perfect for holidays or any occasion when you want a delicious, chocolaty treat with a pop of vibrant red color.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (e.g., Duncan Hines)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- Powdered sugar (for coating the cookies)
Optional Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (Silpat) and set aside to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix the cookie dough: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix and all-purpose flour. Whisk well to eliminate any lumps. Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, add the eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Mix everything together until the batter is smooth and uniformly combined.
- Form and coat the cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a smooth ball with your hands. Generously roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until it’s fully coated. Place each coated ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between cookies for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges look set and the cookies start to develop cracks on top—signature to crinkle cookies.
- Cool and shape: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for 2 minutes. If you like, gently cut the warm cookies into heart shapes using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Then transfer the cookies onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy and serve: Serve the cookies once cooled. Don’t forget to snack on any cookie scraps leftover from cutting—they’re delicious too!
Notes
- You do not have to shape the cookies into hearts; they’re delicious in their traditional round form as well.
- Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar is key to achieving the classic crinkle effect with the signature crackled appearance.
- For easier rolling, slightly chill the dough if it becomes too sticky.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
