Springtime Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and vibrantly colored pastel cookies coated in powdered sugar—perfect for spring celebrations or gifting!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration
- Gel food coloring (pastel shades: pink, yellow, green, blue)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Pastel sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Color the Dough:
- Divide dough into 3–4 portions. Add a drop of gel food coloring to each and mix until uniform.
Chill:
- Wrap dough portions in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-tbsp balls, coat heavily in powdered sugar, and place 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set and cookies crinkle. Cool completely.
Notes
- For Vibrant Colors: Use gel food coloring (liquid may alter dough texture).
- Extra Crinkle: Roll dough balls in powdered sugar twice—once before chilling and again before baking.
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Storage:
- Airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months; bake from frozen (add 1–2 minutes).
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1.5gFat: 5gSugar: 10g
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