Pastel Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, chewy pastel cookies with crackled powdered sugar coating in delicate spring colors.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder

03 - ¼ teaspoon salt

04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar

06 - 2 large eggs

07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

08 - ¼ cup whole milk

09 - Pink, yellow, green, and blue gel food coloring

10 - ¾ cup powdered sugar

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix well.

05 - Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two parts, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.

06 - Divide the dough evenly into 3 or 4 bowls. Tint each portion with a few drops of gel food coloring, mixing gently to achieve pastel shades.

07 - Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.

08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in powdered sugar until well coated, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are crackled but still soft in the center.

10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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These cookies are like edible spring sunshine, with that magical crackled texture that makes every bite feel like discovering a hidden treasure
The dough is incredibly forgiving and the pastel colors make everything feel festive, even on a random Tuesday

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Overworking the dough after adding flour will make your cookies tough, so mix just until combined
The powdered sugar coating is non-negotiable, without it you wont get those dramatic crackles

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