Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive 4th of July Crinkle Cookies! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these cookies are a delightful treat that brings joy to any summer gathering. Their soft and chewy texture makes each bite a heavenly experience, while the easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can impress family and friends. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies embody the spirit of celebration. Get ready to make unforgettable memories with this colorful dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into three portions: keep one plain and color the others with red and blue gel food coloring.
- Cover each portion with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll small amounts of each colored dough together into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg