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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Published: December 2, 2019 / Updated: November 15, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

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    red velvet crinkle cookies

    These festive Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are sweet, chewy holiday desserts. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and gift-giving!

    red velvet crinkle cookies on a plate

    The holiday baking season is here and I am so excited!

    Among some of my favorite baked goods to make and give this holiday season are decorated gingerbread cookies, oreo truffles and peppermint truffles, sugar ginger molasses cookies, and gingerbread loaves with peppermint cream cheese frosting.

    A fun and festive cookie recipe to add to the holiday baking sessions: red velvet crinkle cookies.

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 What makes these cookies so special?
    • 🧈 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • ⏲ Baking Tools and Equipment
    • More holiday cookie & dessert recipes
    • Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    🌟 What makes these cookies so special?

    Several Red Velvet Cookies on a plate

    I've made Lemon Crinkle Cookies using lemon cake mix before. So I wanted to try a similar recipe with red velvet cake mix for the holidays. I've made this a few times now, and it's a hit!

    • These cookies are bright and colorful - perfect for the holiday season.
    • They are really easy to make - done in about 30 minutes!
    • They're great to give as gifts.
    • These cookies are soft, chewy, and go great with egg nog!

    🧈 Ingredient notes

    red velvet crinkle cookie dough ball in powdered sugar
    • Red velvet cake mix - Use your favorite boxed (15-ounce box) of red velvet cake mix.
    • Eggs - take them out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you start baking. Room Temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the batter, making smoother, fluffier cookies!
    • Butter - Use unsalted butter
    • Lemon zest - adds some nice fresh acidity to the cookies!
    • Powdered sugar - I sift my powdered sugar for more even coating.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    red velvet crinkle cookie dough
    mix the first four ingredients together
    red velvet cookie dough and powdered sugar
    prepare a bowl of powdered sugar
    red velvet cookie dough rolled in powdered sugar
    roll dough into balls and then roll in powdered sugar to coat
    powdered sugar red velvet cookie dough
    place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
    red velvet crinkle cookies read to be baked
    place about 2 inches apart, as cookies will spread
    red velvet crinkle cookies on a baking sheet
    bake at 375°F for 8-9 minutes

    Making these holiday cookies is SO easy.

    1. In a large bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and lemon zest.
    2. Roll the dough into balls and then coat with powdered sugar.
    3. Bake at 375°F for 8-9 minutes. Allow too cool before enjoying.

    That's it! Super simple, right?

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Red Velvet Cookie close up
    Can I freeze these holiday cookies?

    These cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-5 days.

    You can also freeze them for up to three months in a freezer-safe container. Freeze them in single layers with parchment paper in-between each layer. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

    What exactly is red velvet flavor?

    Red velvet uses cocoa powder to create a chocolate flavor, but it also has some tanginess, typically brought on by the addition of buttermilk, white vinegar, and sometimes lemon juice or zest.

    ⏲ Baking Tools and Equipment

    To make these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, you'll need:

    red velvet crinkle cookie dough and powdered sugar
    • Mixer - you'll need either a stand mixer or a hand mixer with large mixing bowl.
    • Baking sheet - I use half sheet baking sheets.
    • Parchment paper - line your baking sheets with parchment paper to keep the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.

    More holiday cookie & dessert recipes

    Making these as Christmas or winter holiday cookies? You might like these other holiday dessert recipes too:

    • peanut butter blossom cookies with a Christmas background
      Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
    • Soft Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies on a plate
      Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Gingerbread cake roll with holiday trimmings
      Gingerbread Cake Roll
    • six mini gingerbread bundt cakes on a baking rack with red and white napkin
      Gingerbread Bundt Cakes

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    Red Velvet Cookies on a plate

    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    5 from 8 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 25 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These holiday cookies are bright, festive, take only 5 ingredients, and are SO easy to make!
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 126kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 box (15.25 oz) of Red Velvet Cake Mix
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowI. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and lemon zest until just blended. Do not overmix.
    • Roll the dough into 1.5" - 2" balls and then roll to coat with powdered sugar. Place approximately 2 inches apart on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper (cookies will spread, so be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    • Bake at 375°F for 8-9 minutes. Allow too cool before enjoying.

    Notes

    These cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-5 days.
    You can also freeze them for up to three months in a freezer-safe container. Freeze them in single layers with parchment paper in-between each layer. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Heather Robley says

        February 10, 2021 at 11:14 pm

        5 stars
        ...these cookies! i have never really been a fan of red velvet but these cookies changed my mind! super yummy and super easy!

        Reply
      2. Neha says

        December 03, 2019 at 9:35 am

        Red velvet cookies are a must bake for Holiday season. Yours look so pretty, going to try them very soon!

        Reply
      3. Megan Joy says

        December 02, 2019 at 11:52 pm

        5 stars
        Yum! These looks so yummy. And so simple maybe my little one could even help me make them :)

        Reply
      4. Erika says

        December 02, 2019 at 2:34 pm

        5 stars
        These are amazing! My daughter loves red velvet so these are perfect!

        Reply
      5. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        December 02, 2019 at 1:24 pm

        5 stars
        These are just so pretty and oh my gosh, can I say that I LOVE that the recipe calls for cake mix? I'm going to cookie exchanges this year but am so busy I thought I'd have to buy cookies to share (for the 3rd year in a row). But I'm pretty sure I have time to make these! Thank you!!!!

        Reply
      6. Anita says

        December 02, 2019 at 1:18 pm

        5 stars
        This is a great way to bake crinkle cookies from a box of cake mix. :)

        Reply
      7. Justine says

        December 02, 2019 at 1:14 pm

        5 stars
        Crinkle cookies are so fun to make and easy enough for my young kids to help with! Red velvet is perfect for Christmas!

        Reply

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