Description
4th of July Crinkle Cookies offer a delightful combination of rich chocolate flavor and festive red, white, and blue colors. Perfectly chewy with a charming crinkle on top, these cookies are a must-have for your Independence Day celebrations. Easy to prepare, they bring sweetness and joy to any gathering. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later—either way, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and blue sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the red and blue sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Allow them to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg