Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful 4th of July Crinkle Cookies, a perfect treat for your summer celebrations. These eye-catching cookies burst with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. With a soft, buttery center and a signature crinkled top, they are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Easy enough for beginner bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests, these cookies can be enjoyed year-round and customized for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add in eggs and mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into the wet mixture until combined. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide chilled dough into three portions; color two with red and blue food coloring.
- Combine small amounts of each colored dough to form balls and roll in powdered sugar before placing on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 12-14 minutes until tops are crackly but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg