Description

Celebrate your next gathering with these vibrant Patriotic Crinkle Cookies. Bursting with buttery goodness and a delightful crinkle texture, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any festive occasion, each bite will transport you back to carefree summer days. Easy to make and fun to share, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
Red and blue food coloring
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
Divide the dough into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one plain white. Gently swirl the colors together.
Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in powdered sugar until coated.
Place cookie balls on prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffy but slightly underbaked in the center.
Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for better texture and crinkle effect. For natural color alternatives, consider using beet juice for red and spirulina powder for blue.