Print

Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Best Quick Recipe

red velvet crinkle cookies - featured image
Print Recipe

These quick red velvet crinkle cookies are a happy accident turned into a beloved recipe. Made with a box of cake mix, they come together in minutes with a soft, fudgy center and a beautiful crackled powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix (preferably Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
  • Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: A pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir with a whisk or wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
  4. Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Optionally, sift to remove lumps.
  5. Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
  6. Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, coating every surface. For best results, roll twice.
  7. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to allow the crinkle effect to set.
  10. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely, or serve warm.

Notes

For best crinkle effect, roll dough balls twice in powdered sugar. Let dough rest 5 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading. Cookies taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies on demand.

Nutrition

Keywords: red velvet crinkle cookies, easy cookie recipe, cake mix cookies, quick dessert, holiday cookies, red velvet

Find it online: https://dinadinnertable.com/easy-red-velvet-crinkle-cookies-best-quick-recipe/