Patriotic Crinkle Cookies (Print Version)
Festive tri-color cookies with soft centers and crackled sugar coating, bringing patriotic flair to summer celebrations.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ For the Coloring
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Red gel food coloring
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Blue gel food coloring
→ For Coating
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined, forming a smooth and creamy base.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix to maintain a soft dough texture.
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Divide the dough evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain. Add red gel food coloring to the second bowl and blue gel food coloring to the third bowl, mixing each until fully dyed.
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Pinch off a small piece from each colored dough and gently press them together to form a single ball. Roll the ball lightly between your palms until the edges blur slightly but the colors remain distinct.
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Roll each dough ball thoroughly in powdered sugar to coat completely, ensuring a generous layer that will create the crinkle effect during baking.
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Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed, cracked, and set around the edges while remaining soft in the center.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Additional Notes:
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If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough for 15 minutes before rolling can help prevent excessive spreading during baking. Use gel food coloring for the best vibrant colors without altering the dough texture.