Description
Spring Crinkle Cookies are soft, colorful treats with a delicate vanilla almond flavor and a signature crackled powdered sugar coating. These easy cookies are perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a fun and vibrant homemade dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract optional
½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Gel food coloring in pastel colors such as pink, yellow, green, or purple
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough into portions and mix in gel food coloring.
- Roll dough into small balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crackled.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without changing the dough texture.
Chill dough briefly if it becomes sticky.
Dust hands with powdered sugar to make rolling easier.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g