Description
These red velvet crinkle cookies are soft, fudgy, and festive — perfect for holidays or special occasions. Made without eggs or dairy, they’re completely vegan and rolled in powdered sugar for a classic crinkle look.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.9 oz) cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (adjust as needed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- For the coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the applesauce, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Mix well. Add more food coloring if needed for a vibrant red color.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Set the dough aside.
- Place powdered sugar in a small deep bowl.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, scoop dough and roll into balls with your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- One at a time, roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until heavily coated. Place them back on the baking tray gently to avoid knocking off the sugar coating.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops are crinkled and the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet placed over a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not shake off excess powdered sugar — a heavy coat is key to the crinkle effect.
- Cookies will continue to firm up slightly as they cool, but should remain soft inside.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze the dough balls (uncoated) and roll in powdered sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
