Description
Patriotic Crinkle Cookies with a Butter-Rich flavor are the perfect festive treat to celebrate any occasion! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these soft and chewy cookies are easy to make and delightful to eat. Their rich buttery taste combined with a sweet crinkle finish will have everyone reaching for more. Ideal for gatherings like Independence Day or family picnics, these cookies are guaranteed to steal the show!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (as needed)
- Blue food coloring (as needed)
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; divide dough into thirds.
- Color one-third red and another third blue using food coloring; leave the last third uncolored.
- Roll small portions of each color together to create marbled cookie balls; coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and texture. Experiment with different colors or flavors by adding almond extract or sprinkles.