Colorful Crinkle Cookies: A Burst of Joy in Every Bite
These vibrant crinkle cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures, featuring a soft, chewy interior encased in a delicate, crackled powdered sugar coating. Each bite delivers a sweet, comforting flavor, making them a festive and appealing treat for any occasion. The baking process results in their signature crinkled surface, revealing the colorful dough beneath a dusting of white sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Food coloring (gel or liquid, various colors)
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough into as many portions as you desire colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead gently until the color is evenly distributed.
- Cover each portion of colored dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the ½ cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of chilled dough and roll them into smooth balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is completely coated.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have spread and developed their signature crinkled appearance. The centers may still look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the dough is thoroughly chilled; this is crucial for easy handling and achieving prominent crinkles.
Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar; a thick coating helps create the distinct crackled effect during baking.
Do not overbake these cookies; they should remain soft and chewy in the center.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 1.5g