Description
These Patriotic Crinkle Cookies are a colorful and festive treat perfect for any patriotic celebration. Soft, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a crinkled effect, these red, white, and blue cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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FOR THE DOUGH
- all-purpose flour 2 cups (240g)
- baking powder 2 teaspoons
- salt 1/2 teaspoon
- unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup (113g)
- granulated sugar 1 cup (200g)
- large eggs, room temperature 2
- vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
FOR THE COLORING
- red gel food coloring
- blue gel food coloring
FOR COATING
- powdered sugar 1 cup (120g)
Instructions
- CREAM THE BUTTER AND SUGAR: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- ADD THE EGGS AND VANILLA: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined, forming a smooth and creamy base.
- WHISK THE DRY INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix to maintain a soft dough texture.
- DIVIDE AND COLOR THE DOUGH: Divide the dough evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain. Add red gel food coloring to the second bowl and blue gel food coloring to the third bowl, mixing each until fully dyed.
- FORM MULTICOLOR DOUGH BALLS: Pinch off a small piece from each colored dough and gently press them together to form a single ball. Roll the ball lightly between your palms until the edges blur slightly but the colors remain distinct.
- COAT WITH POWDERED SUGAR: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat completely, ensuring a generous layer that will create the crinkle effect during baking.
- ARRANGE ON BAKING SHEET: Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- BAKE: Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed, cracked, and set around the edges while remaining soft in the center.
- COOL: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Patriotic, Crinkle Cookies, Dessert, Red White and Blue, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day
