Celebrate patriotic holidays with these festive Patriotic Crinkle Cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with red, white, and blue colors. Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic celebration, these crinkle cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love these Patriotic Crinkle Cookies for their vibrant colors and delightful chewy texture. The classic crinkle cookie gets a patriotic twist by dividing the dough and adding red and blue food coloring to create a colorful and festive treat. These cookies are easy to make and sure to impress at any gathering.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel food coloring provides more vibrant colors without altering the dough’s consistency.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and roll into balls.
- Even Portions: Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies for uniform baking.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar: Rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar before baking gives the cookies their signature crinkle effect.
Recipe Variations and Possible Substitutions
- Flavor Additions: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Different Colors: Customize the colors for other holidays or themes.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve these Patriotic Crinkle Cookies at your holiday gatherings with a cold glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or a festive punch. They make a great addition to a dessert table alongside other treats like brownies, cupcakes, or fruit tarts.
Storage and Reheating Tips
- Refrigeration: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the dough balls before baking and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Reheating: These cookies are best enjoyed at room temperature, but can be warmed in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use liquid food coloring? Yes, but gel food coloring is preferred for more vibrant colors without altering the dough’s consistency.
How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much? Ensure the dough is well-chilled before baking.
Can I make the dough ahead of time? Yes, you can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking.
What if I don’t have powdered sugar? You can use granulated sugar, but powdered sugar gives the best crinkle effect.
Can I add other flavors to the dough? Yes, feel free to add extracts or zests to customize the flavor.
Patriotic Crinkle Cookies
Celebrate with these festive Patriotic Crinkle Cookies, featuring a soft, chewy texture and vibrant red, white, and blue colors. Perfect for any patriotic holiday, these easy-to-make cookies are sure to impress and delight.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Leave one portion plain, add red gel food coloring to one portion, and blue gel food coloring to the last portion. Mix each portion until the color is evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover each portion of dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the Cookies: Take a small amount of each colored dough and roll them together into a ball to create a marbled effect. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Roll in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have spread slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 128Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
