utter-Rich Base and One Unexpected Twist Recipe
These Patriotic Crinkle Cookies are a festive treat with a butter-rich base and a colorful twist. Perfect for celebrating holidays or special occasions, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also deliciously soft and sweet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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FOR THE DOUGH
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FOR THE COLORING
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
FOR COATING
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- CREAM THE BUTTER AND SUGAR: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- ADD THE EGGS AND VANILLA: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- WHISK THE DRY INGREDIENTS: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- DIVIDE AND COLOR THE DOUGH: Separate the dough into three bowls and color each with gel food coloring.
- FORM MULTICOLOR DOUGH BALLS: Combine the colored dough pieces to form marbled balls.
- COAT WITH POWDERED SUGAR: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar.
- ARRANGE ON BAKING SHEET: Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet.
- BAKE: Bake in a preheated oven until set.
- COOL: Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Patriotic, Crinkle Cookies, Festive, Butter, Colorful, Holiday, Soft, Sweet, Baking, Dessert
