Description
Patriotic Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the spirit of celebration. These vibrant red, white, and blue cookies feature a soft and chewy texture with a beautiful crinkled appearance, making them an ideal dessert for holidays like the Fourth of July or any festive gathering. With a rich flavor combination of chocolate and vanilla, these cookies will impress your family and friends, leaving everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream room temperature butter with granulated and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide dough into two bowls; color one with red food coloring and the other with blue.
- Form balls from both colored doughs, roll in powdered sugar, then place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crinkled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg