Springtime Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Springtime Crinkle Cookies are soft, sweet and beautiful. These cookies look like little pieces of spring. They have bright colors and a crackled sugar top.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring pastel colors like pink, yellow, green
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- Take a mixing bowl. Add butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix again until smooth and creamy. This helps create a soft cookie texture.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, baking powder and salt into the bowl. Mix slowly until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix the dough. Keep it smooth and soft.
Divide and Color the Dough
- Divide the dough into small portions. Add different food colors to each portion. Mix gently until colors are even. Use soft pastel shades for a spring look.
Chill the Dough
- Cover the dough and place it in the fridge. Chill for 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up. It makes rolling easier later.
Shape the Cookies
- Take small portions of dough. Roll them into small balls using your hands. Keep them equal in size. This helps even baking.
Coat with Powdered Sugar
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar. Coat them fully. This gives the crinkle effect while baking. Make sure they are well covered.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place cookies on a lined tray. Keep space between them. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cracks appear on top.
Cool and Serve
- Remove cookies from oven. Let them cool on a rack. They will become soft and chewy. Serve fresh and enjoy the taste of spring.
Notes
- Chill the dough for better shape and texture
- Use gel food colors for brighter results
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
- Roll evenly sized balls for even baking
- Coat well with powdered sugar for perfect cracks