Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft and fudgy red velvet crinkle cookies with a hint of cocoa rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet and crackly exterior

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These cookies are based on one of the most popular recipes on my blog matcha crinkles! I uploaded my matcha crinkle recipe last Christmas and it's been one of the most recreated recipes on my blog so far. This year I'm bringing a red velvet version to add to the collection of Christmas cookies!

These red velvet crinkle cookies are the best of all textures, moist and fudgy in the centre with a crunchy, crackly exterior. There isn't anything you won't love about these! Not to mention they come together so quickly with ingredients you'll find in your pantry!

How to make the perfect crinkles

There are a couple of tips that you can follow to ensure you get the best possible crinkle on your cookies.

Freeze your cookie dough balls

Freezing your cookies prevents them from spreading too much while baking, while allowing them to spread just enough to give you a good crinkle. It also helps improve the fudgy interior, keeping it moist while the outside bakes up to a crunchy crust.

Roll your cookie balls in superfine or caster sugar

Rolling your cookie dough in superfine or caster sugar before rolling them in icing sugar helps the icing sugar stick to the cookie dough balls. This will give you a more defined crinkle after baking. The superfine sugar will also create a sugary crust around your cookie for that crunchy crust.

Pack on the icing sugar

There will never be enough icing sugar! When rolling your cookie dough in the icing sugar try and pack on as much as possible. If there isn't enough icing sugar you won't be able to achieve the crinkled effect, however, the more icing sugar the more defined the crinkle will be.

Cool completely before moving

These cookies will be fragile fresh from the oven. Allow them to cool completely before attempting to move them, otherwise, the crinkle might get crushed!

Frequently asked questions

How long can these be stored?

These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week!

Can I leave out the red food colouring and make these chocolate crinkles?

Yes, you definitely can! Keep in mind that the chocolate flavour will be quite subtle, so feel free to increase the cocoa powder by 1 tablespoon or so.

Do I have to freeze the cookie dough?

You don't have to freeze the dough, but keep in mind that the crinkle will not be as distinct as if you did freeze it.

Ingredients

• Sugar: Regular white sugar will work perfectly here! These cookies aren't very sweet and need the sugar, so try not to reduce it if possible
• Cocoa powder: Both regular and dutch processed cocoa powder will work here, if you are looking for a deeper chocolate flavour I would recommend using a dutch processed cocoa!
• Baking powder: Baking powder is essential to create the crinkled effect
• Unsalted butter: Make sure the butter is melted, this gives the cookie extra flavour and that fudgy texture

• Egg: The egg is needed to bind all the ingredients together
• Caster sugar: Also known as superfine sugar, this sugar helps the icing sugar stick on, creating the perfect crinkle
• Icing sugar: The icing sugar forms the powdering crinkle coating on the outside of the cookie
• Red food colouring: I recommend using gel food colouring as this gives an intense red colour without having to add too much liquid to the dough.

Let's Get Baking!

This is the last Christmas-themed recipe I'll be uploading this year! Hope you've all enjoyed the recipes and I'm wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

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