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A Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie dusted with powdered sugar sits on a white plate, surrounded by small red heart-shaped candies. A white cloth is partially visible on the side, adding charm to this sweet Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies display.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

These easy red velvet crinkle cookies have soft, chewy centers, a light cocoa flavor and a powdered sugar coating that creates beautiful cracks as they bake.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Author momma lew

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the white cake mix and chocolate cake mix until well blended.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, and red food dye to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix until the dough is smooth and a vibrant red color is achieved.
  5. Adjust the food dye as needed.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  7. Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish for rolling.
  8. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
  9. Place coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until cookies are slightly puffed and crackled.
  11. Cool cookies and decorate: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Optionally, press heart sprinkles onto the tops while the cookies are still warm.
  13. Serve and enjoy: Serve once completely cooled.
  14. Store in an airtight container.