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Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These delightful Crinkle Cookies feature a soft, chewy interior with a beautifully cracked, powdered sugar-coated exterior. Perfectly sweet and slightly chewy, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, adding a pop of color and a burst of vanilla flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Few drops red or pink food coloring

For Coating

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  2. Create Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly creamy to incorporate air and dissolve the sugar.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.
  4. Incorporate Food Coloring: Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring to the wet mixture, mixing well to achieve the desired shade and an even color throughout the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixing bowl until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to roll and helps control spreading during baking.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  8. Shape and Coat: Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. First coat the balls in granulated sugar, then roll them gently in powdered sugar to create the classic crinkle look.
  9. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies have set edges and exhibit a characteristic cracked surface.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled.

Notes

  • For uniform cookie size, use a cookie scoop when rolling dough balls.
  • Ensure dough is chilled well before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Feel free to adjust food coloring quantities for more vibrant or subtle shades.
  • Powdered sugar coating adds to the cookie’s texture and signature crackled appearance.

Keywords: crinkle cookies, powdered sugar cookies, soft cookies, vanilla cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe

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