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Springtime Crinkle Cookies

Delightful Springtime Crinkle Cookies for Sweet Moments

These Springtime Crinkle Cookies are vibrant, tender, and perfect for sharing during festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Almond extract Optional; omit for nut allergies
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Creates the crinkle effect
  • as needed Gel food coloring Avoid liquid food coloring

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide dough and add gel food coloring to each portion.
  7. Wrap dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Roll tablespoon-sized balls in powdered sugar and place on baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are cracked.
  10. Let cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough well and use gel food coloring for best results. Dust hands with powdered sugar when rolling.

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