Soft and chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies — rich cocoa flavor, snowy powdered sugar tops, and festive holiday color.

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp white vinegar

1 tbsp red food coloring

1/4 cup sugar (for coating)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

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1. Whisk dry ingredients together.

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.

4. Mix dry ingredients into wet.

5. Chill dough for 1 hour.

6. Roll dough balls in sugar, then powdered sugar.

7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

8. Cool and enjoy.

Chill dough to prevent spreading.

Double roll for dramatic cracks.

Store airtight for up to 5 days or freeze dough up to 2 months.