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Springtime Crinkle Cookies

Springtime Crinkle Cookies: Chewy, Pastel Treats to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy these delightful Springtime Crinkle Cookies—chewy pastel treats perfect for spring celebrations.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully to avoid dense cookies.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensures cookies puff up beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Remember to soften for easy mixing.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Contributes to chewy texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Infuses a comforting aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional; adds a nutty flavor.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Coats the dough balls for crinkle look.
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon Gel Food Coloring Use sparingly for vibrant colors.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  7. Divide dough and incorporate gel food coloring until evenly mixed; chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Shape dough into tablespoon-sized balls and coat with powdered sugar.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are cracked and edges are set.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without altering consistency. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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