Spring Crinkle Cookies In Pastel Colors
Delightful cookies with soft, chewy centers and a beautiful crinkled appearance, perfect for spring celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pastel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Divide the dough into portions and add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each portion, mixing to create vibrant colors.
- Roll the dough into balls, and then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat them well.
- Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until they start to crinkle on top.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. For extra softness, slightly underbake.