Description
Celebrate this 4th of July with delightful 4th of July Crinkle Cookies that are sure to impress your guests! These vibrant red, white, and blue treats feature a soft and chewy texture, making them the perfect dessert for your Independence Day festivities. Easy to prepare, these cookies not only pack a delicious balance of sweetness but also bring a fun splash of color to your holiday table. Gather the family and get ready to bake these festive cookies that will become a beloved tradition at your summer celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough into three portions: leave one plain, color one red and one blue with gel food coloring.
- Chill each portion for at least 1 hour.
- Roll small amounts of each colored dough together into balls for a marbled effect, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg