vanilla crinkle cookies
Vanilla Crinkle Cookies are delightful, soft, and chewy treats that are coated in powdered sugar, giving them a beautifully crinkled appearance. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and will impress your family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 sifter or fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, use a spoon or cookie scoop to scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Roll them into balls and coat each ball in powdered sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should puff up and then slightly flatten as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some chocolate chips into the dough before baking.
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.