Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

  • 24
  • 15 mins
  • 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 tsp. liquid red food coloring
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in food coloring, vinegar and vanilla until well-blended. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients and beat just until combined (the dough will be soft and sticky).

3. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a 1-1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop scoops of dough into powdered sugar, rolling dough into 24 balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake until cookies are puffed and tops are cracked, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes; transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.