Print

Springtime Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.5 from 137 reviews

These Springtime Crinkle Cookies are soft, colorful, and delightfully tender treats perfect for celebrating the vibrant flavors of the season. Featuring a classic crinkle texture with a festive twist, these cookies are coated in powdered sugar and baked to delicate perfection, making them an irresistible addition to any cookie platter or spring gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Coating and Coloring

  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
  • Gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, purple, or any colors of choice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined, then set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is essential for creating a soft texture in the cookies. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using to add extra flavor.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. The result will be a thick, slightly sticky dough.
  5. Add Color: Divide the dough evenly into separate bowls based on how many colors you want to make. Add a few drops of your chosen gel food coloring to each portion and mix until the color is fully incorporated.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover each colored dough portion and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling firms up the dough, which makes it easier to handle and helps create the signature crinkle effect during baking.
  7. Roll in Powdered Sugar: After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then, generously coat each ball in powdered sugar so they are well covered.
  8. Bake: Arrange the powdered sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies puff up and cracks appear on the surface. The centers should remain slightly soft while the edges become set.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breakage and helps them set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid altering the dough consistency.
  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for proper creaming.
  • Don’t overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for the crinkle effect and easier handling.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the almond extract.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies freeze well both before and after baking.

Keywords: crinkle cookies, colorful cookies, spring cookies, soft cookies, festive cookies, powdered sugar cookies, easy baking recipe

Find it online: https://freshrecipehub.com/springtime-crinkle-cookies-recipe/