Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in these Christmas crinkle cookies, dusted with powdered sugar like a winter wonderland. Rich chocolate goodness meets classic Christmas cheer, inviting you to savor sweet seasonal memories with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by arranging oven rack in middle position and preheating to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper for smooth cookie removal.
- Create foundational dough by combining softened butter and granulated sugar in mixing bowl. Whip until texture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Blend vanilla extract into mixture for enhanced flavor profile.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt through gentle whisking. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain delicate texture.
- Divide prepared dough into two equal portions. Introduce red food coloring to one section and green food coloring to another, mixing thoroughly until colors distribute evenly.
- Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic film and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes. Chilling allows dough to stabilize and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Extract tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough, rolling into uniform spheres. Generously coat each ball with powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch spacing to allow proper expansion.
- Position sheets in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Monitor cookies until they develop characteristic crinkled surface and maintain soft, tender interior.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for initial 5-minute cooling period. Transfer to wire rack for complete cooling, preparing them for festive presentation or gifting.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better dough consistency.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without altering dough texture.
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar right before baking to create distinct crinkle patterns and prevent sugar absorption.
- Refrigerating dough prevents spreading and helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Gluten-free option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly cookies.
- Reduce sugar by 25% for a less sweet version without compromising cookie texture.
- Storage tip: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg