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4th of July Crinkle Cookies

Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Crinkle Cookies Bliss

These festive 4th of July Crinkle Cookies are soft, buttery treats perfect for summer gatherings and will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Soft Butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Color
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring gel recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Blue Food Coloring gel recommended
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the Butter and Sugar by beating together soft butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the Eggs, adding them one at a time until fully mixed.
  3. Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Chill the Dough for at least 1 hour, covered with plastic wrap.
  5. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Color the Dough by dividing it into three portions, keeping one plain and adding food coloring to the others.
  7. Form the Cookie Balls by rolling dough together and coating with powdered sugar.
  8. Bake the Cookies for 12-14 minutes until tops are cracked but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool Down by letting cookies rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and double-coat the cookie balls in powdered sugar for a crinkled appearance.

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