Soft Chewy Red Velvet Cookies (Printable version)
Tender red velvet cocoa cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet and festive texture.
# Ingredient list:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
→ For Rolling
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mixing until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance crinkling effect.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
08 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until cookies are puffed and crinkled but still soft in the center.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between the deep red cookie and snowy white sugar coating makes these impossible to resist
- They stay soft and chewy for days unlike so many cookies that turn into rocks overnight
- The crinkle effect happens naturally in the oven creating cookies that look like you spent hours on them
02 -
- Chilling the dough is not optional if you want those dramatic cracks the cold dough hitting the hot oven creates the effect
- Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar missing spots will show as dark patches instead of white crinkles
03 -
- Underbake by 1 minute if you want them extra soft and gooey in the center
- Store with a slice of white bread to keep them soft for days longer than usual