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Kris Kringle Crinkles Recipe

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Kris Kringle Crinkles are festive holiday cookies characterized by their soft, chewy texture and delightful crinkled powdered sugar coating. Infused with peppermint extract, these cookies bring a refreshing minty flavor perfect for Christmas celebrations. Brightly colored in red and green, they add a cheerful touch to any cookie tray.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted, Softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (or Almond, Lemon, or Mint)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour

Coating

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and completely combined, forming a creamy base for the dough.
  2. Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until the dough becomes fluffy and well-blended.
  3. Add Baking Soda: Sprinkle in the baking soda and mix evenly to ensure the dough will rise properly and have the right texture.
  4. Mix in Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one-third at a time, gently mixing after each addition until the dough is fully combined and holds together.
  5. Divide and Color Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. Tint one with red food coloring and the other with green, kneading gently to evenly distribute the colors.
  6. Refrigerate Dough: Cover and refrigerate the colored dough portions for 2 hours to firm up for easier handling and improved cookie texture.
  7. Shape Dough Balls: Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and roll into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter, readying them for coating and baking.
  8. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Place the dough balls on a plate or bowl filled with powdered sugar and roll each ball until fully coated in powdered sugar, creating the classic crinkle effect.
  9. Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Arrange the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until the cookies are set but still soft.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overbake; cookies should be soft and chewy inside.
  • You can substitute peppermint extract with almond, lemon, or mint for different flavor variations.
  • Refrigerating the dough is important for easier handling and to enhance texture.
  • Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the dough when coloring.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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