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Springtime Crinkle Cookies

A cheerful, budget-friendly cookie recipe that combines simple ingredients and pastel colors for a delightful treat, perfect for springtime celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use regular AP flour for the classic tender crumb.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Creates the pretty cracks.
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt Balances the sweetness.

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Let sit at room temperature.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Classic, clean sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract Primary flavor anchor.
  • 0.5 teaspoons almond extract Optional for extra flavor.

Coating

  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar For coating the cookies.
  • N/A N/A gel food coloring in pastel shades Use for coloring the dough.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Mixing Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.

Combining Ingredients

  • Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until you form a thick dough.
  • Divide the dough into portions, adding gel food coloring to each and mixing until colors are even.

Chill and Shape

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  • Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Baking

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until tops crack and edges are set.
  • Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 30mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Cookies, Cheerful Treats, crinkle cookies, Easy Cookies, Spring Cookies
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