With a sharp knife, slice it in roughly ¼ inch slices and arrange swirl cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 11 minutes, until the cookies are just slightly golden on the edges.

Rotate baking tray halfway through the baking time. Do not over-bake or cookies will get too hard. These cookies should be soft. 8. Let cookies cool completely before decorating. Method -- Icing: 1.

Ree Drummond's Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are festive — hello, red and white — and they're not too complicated to make. Bring them to a holiday party or make a batch to munch on at home ...