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Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 10 drops of red food coloring or ¼ tsp coloring gel
- 10 drops of blue food coloring or ¼ tsp coloring gel
- ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra as needed
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs and mix until fluffy.
- Sift dry ingredients and mix into wet ingredients to form dough.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Divide dough into three portions; color two with red and blue food coloring.
- Form colorful cookie balls by combining red and blue dough.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until tops crackle.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for better blending.
Chilling the dough is essential for texture.
The second layer of powdered sugar is vital for the crinkle look.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg