Springtime Crinkle Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies with a crunchy powdered sugar coating, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder helps the cookies rise
- 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened adds richness
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens and provides moisture
- 2 large eggs binds ingredients together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional, adds a nutty taste
Decorative and Color Ingredients
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar for rolling, creates a decorative coating
- 1 unit gel food coloring pink, yellow, green, purple, or any colors of choice adds vibrancy
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough, color portions with gel food coloring as desired.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
Baking
- Bake until just set and slightly golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
To keep cookies tender, avoid overmixing the dough. Cool completely to maintain texture.