4th of July Crinkle Cookies
Celebrate summer with these colorful 4th of July Crinkle Cookies! Soft, chewy, and perfect for gatherings—try this fun recipe today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 drops of red food coloring or 1/4 tsp of coloring gel
- 10 drops of blue food coloring or 1/4 tsp of coloring gel
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more if needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until fully combined into a thick dough. Cover and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide chilled dough into three portions.
- Color one portion red and another blue using food coloring; leave the last portion plain.
- Roll about half a tablespoon from each color to form a ball; coat each in powdered sugar twice.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until tops are crackly yet soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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