Description
Vanilla Crinkle Cookies are the perfect blend of nostalgia and sweetness, delivering a soft, chewy texture enveloped in a delightful powdered sugar coating. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring that even novice bakers can whip up a batch that rivals any bakery. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is filled with rich vanilla flavor, making them an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar before placing on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly puffed but underbaked; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg