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4th of July Crinkle Cookies

Festive 4th of July Crinkle Cookies to Brighten Your Celebration

Enjoy vibrant and delicious 4th of July Crinkle Cookies perfect for your summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
For Color
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel preferred
  • 1 tablespoon blue food coloring gel preferred
For Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; mix into butter-sugar mixture.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  5. Divide the dough and color portions with red and blue food coloring.
  6. Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
  7. Arrange on sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough adequately for best results. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues.

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