Description
Delicious blueberry crinkle cookies with a soft and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup blueberry preserves
- Blue or purple gel food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Start with your dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent is evenly distributed.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 2–3 minutes and creates the base of a tender cookie.
- Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and blueberry preserves. The preserves give the cookies their signature flavor and hue. If you’d like a more vibrant color, add a drop or two of food coloring.
- Combine and chill: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing just until a soft dough forms. The dough may feel slightly sticky, which is perfect. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up, making it easier to roll—and enhances the crinkle effect when baked.
- Roll and coat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll them into balls, and generously coat each one in powdered sugar.
- Bake to perfection: Place the coated dough balls on your baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are crinkled and the edges are just set. They should still look soft in the center—that’s key to getting that chewy texture.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm, or let them cool completely and store for later.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for the best texture.
- You can add more food coloring if you prefer a more vibrant color.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg