With their vibrant red color, soft texture, and signature crackled appearance, these red velvet crinkle cookies are perfect for everything from holiday gatherings to Valentine’s Day celebrations.
They combine the classic red velvet flavor with a delightful powdered sugar coating for a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Be sure to check out all of our red velvet desserts for even more irresistible ideas to enjoy.
Whether you’re a die-hard red velvet fan or simply looking to try something new, these homemade cookies are a must-bake.
They’re easy to make using cake mix, and the result is a sweet treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Make these festive red velvet crinkles with just a few simple steps!
Mix white and chocolate cake mixes with butter, eggs, and red food dye to create a vibrant dough, then chill it for easy handling.
Refrigerating the dough makes it easier to handle and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and bake until beautifully crackled. The more sugar, the more dramatic the cracks!
Don’t forget to press heart sprinkles on top for a cute finishing touch! Press the heart sprinkles on while the cookies are still warm so they stick properly.
For the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions, scroll down to the printable recipe below.
If your crinkle cookies aren’t crinkling, it’s likely due to dough consistency, baking temperature, or coating issues. Make sure the dough is thoroughly chilled, your leavening agents are fresh, and the cookies are generously coated in powdered sugar before baking. Also, ensure your oven is at the correct temperature to help the cookies expand and crack properly.
Absolutely! You can swap the white and chocolate cake mixes for other flavors, but keep in mind it will alter the red velvet taste.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Give these irresistible recipes a try and discover just how easy it is to create delicious treats that will wow your family and friends!
- Soft and chewy Cake Mix Cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious.
- Whip up these no bake cookies in minutes for a quick and satisfying treat that doesn’t require an oven.
- These red velvet cookies combine the classic cocoa flavor and vibrant hue of red velvet cake into a delightful handheld dessert.
- Chocolate crinkle cookies are rich, fudgy, and coated in powdered sugar for that signature crackled finish.
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies bring the holiday magic to life—chewy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 white cake box mix
- 1 chocolate cake box mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 large eggs
- Red Food Coloring
- Topping
- Powdered Sugar
- Heart Sprinkles
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the white cake mix and chocolate cake mix until well blended.
-
Add melted butter, eggs, and red food dye to the dry ingredients.
-
Mix until the dough is smooth and a vibrant red color is achieved.
-
Adjust the food dye as needed.
-
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
-
Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish for rolling.
-
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
-
Place coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
-
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until cookies are slightly puffed and crackled.
-
Cool cookies and decorate: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
-
Optionally, press heart sprinkles onto the tops while the cookies are still warm.
-
Serve and enjoy: Serve once completely cooled.
-
Store in an airtight container.