Description
These Patriotic Crinkle Cookies are perfect for celebrating holidays like the 4th of July with their red, white, and blue colors. They are soft, chewy, and full of vanilla flavor, making them a festive and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients until combined into a soft dough. Divide the dough into three portions: leave one plain, color one with red gel food coloring, and the other with blue gel food coloring. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- For the best crackle effect, make sure the dough is well chilled before rolling in sugar.
- Gel food coloring works better than liquid to keep the dough consistency.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
