One Bowl 20 Minute Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Quick, festive, and full of nostalgic flavor, these red velvet crinkle cookies are a holiday favorite. No mixer, no chill time — just rich cocoa flavor, chewy centers, and beautiful powdered sugar crinkles.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Cookie scoop
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 75 g neutral oil
- 100 g light or dark brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
- 5 g red gel food coloring
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 20 g cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
For Rolling
- granulated sugar for first coating
- powdered sugar for second coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, and red gel coloring until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Fold together with a spatula until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Set up two bowls for rolling — one with granulated sugar and the other with powdered sugar.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out ~40g balls of dough. Roll each in granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar. Press gently to help the sugar stick.
- Place on sheet pans with space between cookies. Bake for 12–13 minutes, until puffed and crinkled but still soft.
- Let cool on pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a rack. Enjoy!
Notes
For the best results, use gel food coloring and avoid overbaking. These cookies are great for gifting, parties, or a quick sweet fix.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.2mg
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