β¨ Introduction
These Christmas Crinkle Cookies ππͺ are soft, colorful, and coated in powdered sugar for that perfect festive crackle. Ideal for gifting, ftour, or holiday dessert trays π.
π§ Ingredients
- πΎ 2 cups all-purpose flour
- π¬ 1 cup granulated sugar
- π§ Β½ cup butter (softened)
- π₯ 2 eggs
- πΏ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- π§ 1 tsp baking powder
- π§ Pinch of salt
- π΄ Red gel food coloring
- π’ Green gel food coloring
- π₯ Β½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- π₯£ Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- πΎ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- π Divide dough into two bowls. Tint one red and one green with gel coloring.
- βοΈ Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- ποΈ Roll dough into small balls. Coat each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- β³ Bake for 10β12 minutes until crinkled and set. Let cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
π Methods
- π« Add cocoa powder for chocolate version.
- π Mix in orange zest for citrus twist.
- π₯₯ Roll in coconut sugar for variation.
- π Use multicolor dough for rainbow crinkles.
π History
Inspired by classic American πΊπΈ crinkle cookies and Moroccan π²π¦ love for festive sweetsβbright, soft, and joyful π.
πͺ Benefits
- π₯ Protein from eggs
- π§ Energy from butter and sugar
- π Joy from festive colors
π¨ Formation
Serve on scalloped plates or in gift boxes with ribbon π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, parties, or holiday gifting π.
β Conclusion
Christmas Crinkle Cookies are soft, sweet, and festiveβa tray of powdered joy ππͺβ¨.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- πͺ Cookie fans
- π Holiday bakers
- πΈ Instagram foodies
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib