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Tender Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

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These tender red velvet crinkle cookies are soft with a crackled top and paired with a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, making them a quick, festive, and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315g), sifted
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml) or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240ml) or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • Powdered sugar for rolling dough balls
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar with vegetable oil until well blended.
  4. Beat in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and bright red.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll into smooth spheres, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  11. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  12. Spread or pipe cream cheese frosting onto cooled cookies.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to develop the signature crinkles. Use generous powdered sugar coating for best crinkle effect. Use buttermilk for authentic flavor and tenderness; milk + lemon juice is a good substitute. Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly soft when removed from oven. Soften cream cheese and butter well before making frosting to avoid lumps.

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Keywords: red velvet cookies, crinkle cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday cookies, easy cookies, tender cookies, festive dessert

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