Description
These Cool Whip Christmas Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, offering a soft, pillowy texture with a rich, creamy flavor. Each bite is a burst of sweetness, enhanced by the festive dusting of powdered sugar that adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough into a bowl of powdered sugar, rolling to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. They should look puffy and soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and chilled up to 24 hours in advance.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 4 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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