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Black and Red Crinkle Cookies

Black and Red Crinkle Cookies
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These Black and Red Crinkle Cookies combine rich chocolate and classic red velvet flavors into soft, chewy bites with a stunning contrasting appearance and signature crackled tops. Perfect for gifting and special occasions, they are simple to make using easy-to-find ingredients and offer a delightful treat for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients – Chocolate Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients – Chocolate Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients – Red Velvet Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients – Red Velvet Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring

Finishing

  • Powdered sugar, for rolling dough balls

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate cookie dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  2. Make the red velvet dough: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk (or buttermilk), and red food coloring until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Chill to set.
  3. Shape and assemble the cookies: Once chilled, scoop equal-sized balls from both doughs. Flatten each slightly, then stack a red dough ball on top of a chocolate dough ball and gently press them together to form a two-tone sphere.
  4. Roll in powdered sugar: Roll each assembled dough ball generously in powdered sugar, coating all sides for the classic crinkle appearance.
  5. Bake to perfection: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet spacing them well to allow spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until tops are cracked and set but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the dough before shaping to prevent excessive spreading while baking.
  • Use fresh, high-quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the red velvet dough to maintain a tender texture.
  • Coat the dough balls generously with powdered sugar to achieve dramatic crinkles and contrast.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure even dough sizes for uniform baking.

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Keywords: black and red crinkle cookies, chocolate cookies, red velvet cookies, chewy cookies, festive cookies, holiday cookies

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