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Quick Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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These Quick Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with a simple boxed cake mix shortcut, they feature a deep red color and a snowy powdered sugar coating, perfect for last-minute cravings or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the entire box of red velvet cake mix to the bowl. Stir with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon until a soft, thick, and slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough. Roll into smooth balls. If sticky, lightly oil your hands.
  6. Drop each dough ball into the powdered sugar and roll until generously coated.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops have cracked, but the centers still look soft and puffy. Do not overbake.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. For deeper red color, add a drop or two of red gel food coloring. Ensure powdered sugar is fresh and lump-free; sift if needed. Substitute vegetable oil with applesauce for lower fat, but cookies will be more cake-like. Do not use butter as it causes spreading. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to prevent crumbling.

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