Gluten Free Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These gluten free red velvet crinkle cookies are a delightful treat that combines chewy texture with the rich flavors of cocoa and a stunning red hue. Perfect for holiday baking or any occasion, these cookies are a must-try for fans of easy gluten free cookie recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend (like Better Batter)
- ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if using a pre-blended flour with xanthan gum)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or natural)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (100 g, weighed without shells), at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring (optional, AmeriColor is gluten-free)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and a soft dough forms.
- For a vibrant appearance, stir in red food coloring a drop at a time until the desired color is achieved.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoons to portion the dough into 24 balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons per cookie). Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1½ inches apart.
- Freeze the portioned dough for 5-10 minutes to firm it up.
- Put the confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl. Remove the cookie dough from the freezer, roll each ball into a smooth shape, then coat generously in powdered sugar. Flatten gently into disks and re-coat with sugar if necessary.
- Bake each sheet in the center of the oven for 14 minutes, until cookies puff up and develop their signature cracks. The centers should feel set but remain slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying or storing.