Best Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Soft and pillowy red velvet crinkle cookies with the perfect crackle! Flavored with a hint of cocoa and vanilla, these cookies are perfect for the holidays!

Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, natural cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 1

Beat butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large mixer bowl at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add eggs one at a time.

Step 3

Beat in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and red gel food coloring until combined.

Step 4

Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture.

Step 5

Add milk and mix in on low speed just until combined.

Step 6

Add white chocolate chips and fold in with a spatula.

Step 7

The dough will be soft and thick - cover and chill for 2 hours.

Step 8

Scoop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough. Roll the balls in granulated sugar and then coat generously in powdered sugar.

Step 9

Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

Step 10

Bake cookies for 12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

You'll love these homemade red velvet cookies!