Valentine’s Day Crinkle Cookies
These adorable cookies are soft and chewy, with a beautiful cracked surface. Perfect for sharing love on Valentine's Day!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- few drops red or pink food coloring Add to achieve desired color
For Rolling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For rolling before baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until creamy.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to reach your desired shade and mix well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls, then coat them in granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
- Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, until they are cracked and set at the edges.
- Allow them to cool, then enjoy your delicious cookies!
Notes
Serve the cookies on a lovely plate or in a colorful gift box. These cookies make a great treat for parties and pair well with hot cocoa or coffee. Optionally, sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on top before serving.