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Patriotic Crinkle Cookies: A Festive Recipe to Enjoy!

A festive recipe for Patriotic Crinkle Cookies, perfect for celebrating holidays with a colorful twist.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Red and blue food coloring

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough into three equal portions; leave one plain, color the second with red food coloring, and the third with blue food coloring.
  7. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of each color and roll them into balls.
  9. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  10. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  12. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or sprinkles to the dough before chilling.
  • You can substitute the almond extract with lemon or orange extract for a citrusy flavor.

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