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A plate of bright pink strawberry crinkle cookies with a white powdered sugar coating and beautiful cracks.

Irresistible Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
  • 2 drops pink food coloring gel
  • 1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and aerated, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring, mixing until the emulsion is smooth.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until the dough is just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to stabilize the fats and prevent excessive spreading.
  • Preheat a convection oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a heavy-gauge baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the chilled dough into 20-gram portions and roll into spherical shapes.
  • Dredge each sphere thoroughly in confectioners' sugar until a heavy, even coating is achieved.
  • Place the spheres on the prepared baking sheet with 2 inches of spacing between each unit.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies have expanded to create the crinkle pattern and the edges are set.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before handling.