Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red or pink gel food coloring, or more, as needed
For Rolling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the red or pink gel food coloring and mix until the desired vibrant pink color is achieved.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and makes them easier to handle.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Place the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Scoop out dough using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop or roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, ensuring it's completely coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will spread and develop their crinkled appearance.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 12
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red or pink gel food coloring, or more, as needed
For Rolling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the red or pink gel food coloring and mix until the desired vibrant pink color is achieved.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and makes them easier to handle.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Place the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Scoop out dough using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop or roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar, ensuring it's completely coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will spread and develop their crinkled appearance.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 12
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min