Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive green Crinkle Cookies. Rich with cocoa and perfectly soft, these cookies are coated in powdered sugar creating a beautiful crinkled effect as they bake. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring holiday cheer to any dessert table.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 drops green food coloring
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined, creating the dry base.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Add green food coloring and mix thoroughly to distribute the color evenly throughout.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then, roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely, which will give the cookies their signature crinkle effect.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and show crinkled tops.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra festivity, sprinkle additional colored sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
- Be careful not to overbake; crinkle cookies are best when soft and tender in the center.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
