Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Velvety cookies with cocoa flavor, tender centers, and a sugary crinkle coating. Perfect for festive treats.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Finishing

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for coating

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until dough is smooth and cohesive.
03 - Scoop dough and form into 1-inch balls; dough will be sticky.
04 - Place powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
05 - Place sugar-coated dough balls onto prepared baking sheet, spacing each at least 2 inches apart.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are set with a classic crinkle appearance.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For vibrant crinkles, ensure cookies are well coated in powdered sugar prior to baking.