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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Deep red cake mix cookies rolled in powdered sugar for that gorgeous crackle. Soft and fudgy inside, pure Christmas cookie magic!
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Stir the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
  3. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
  4. Place 2 inches apart on the lined sheets.
  5. Bake 9–11 minutes, until tops are crackled and edges are set.
  6. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Roll generously in powdered sugar for the best crackle.
  • Cool on the sheet 5 minutes before moving.