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The BEST Pandan Crinkle Cookies

The BEST Pandan Crinkle Cookies You'll Want to Bake Today

The BEST Pandan Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a unique pandan flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it's sifted for airiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar A portion is used for rolling
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature works best
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Pandan Extract Key flavoring
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For coating cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pandan extract; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the dough and roll into balls, coating in granulated sugar and then powdered sugar.
  8. Bake on prepared sheets for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure proper chilling of the dough to prevent excessive spreading during baking. Sifting flour is essential for achieving a light texture.

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