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Flavorful Firecracker Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Easy Homemade Recipe with White Chips

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These bold and festive red velvet crinkle cookies with white chocolate chips offer a perfect balance of tangy cocoa flavor and creamy sweetness, with a unique crinkle texture that locks in moisture and chewiness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and distilled white vinegar.
  5. Add red food coloring to the wet mixture and stir until uniform deep red color is achieved.
  6. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing slowly until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  7. Fold in white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  8. Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies puff up, crackle on top, and edges start to set while centers remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best color without thinning dough. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Baking at 350°F (175°C) is crucial for proper crinkle texture. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free white chocolate chips. Optional additions include orange zest or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.

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