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Black and Red Crinkle Cookies

Black and Red Crinkle Cookies

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Can be Gluten Free (with flour substitution)

Description

Black and Red Crinkle Cookies are colorful, festive treats that combine a chewy texture with rich chocolate and tangy red velvet flavors. Rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies create a signature crinkled effect that looks beautiful and tastes delightful. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a sweet craving with a visually stunning and delicious cookie.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for black cookie dough)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Red food coloring or red velvet mix (as needed for red cookie dough)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

  • Powdered sugar (for rolling dough balls)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Start by creaming together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract. Next, divide the dough evenly into two bowls—this will be the base for your black and red cookie doughs.
  2. Mix the Black Cookie Dough: To one bowl, sift in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and baking powder and gently fold everything together until you have a smooth, glossy chocolate dough. The cocoa powder gives it that deep black color and rich flavor.
  3. Mix the Red Cookie Dough: In the second bowl, sift in the flour and baking powder, then add the red food coloring or red velvet mix. Carefully mix until fully combined and vibrant red. This dough should feel just as smooth and a little stickier than the black dough.
  4. Chill the Dough: Wrap both dough portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step firms up the dough and makes it much easier to handle and shape into balls later.
  5. Form the Cookies: Once chilled, scoop out small portions from each dough and roll them into balls. You can make them all black, all red, or get creative by gently pressing a black dough ball and a red dough ball together to form swirled marbled cookies.
  6. Roll in Powdered Sugar: Coat each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, which will create the signature crinkle effect as the cookies bake and spread in the oven. This added sweetness balances the richness perfectly.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft. Let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Properly chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading and keep colors vivid and distinct.
  • Don’t overmix the dough; fold gently to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  • Use fresh baking powder and cocoa powder for the best rise and flavor intensity.
  • Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for a dramatic crinkle texture.
  • Watch the baking time closely; slightly underbaking yields a softer, chewier cookie.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: black and red crinkle cookies, red velvet cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, festive cookies, chewy cookies

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