Cookies perfect for winter weather - 'snow-dusted' Minty Crinkle Cookies with powdered sugar. These delights are best consumed with hot cocoa!
Greetings from Winter Wonderland! Or winter storm land, rather.
So far, the winter here in Calgary has been crazy. It started snowing in November and in many places that first snow is still there, just covered by loads of more and more and even more snow. Being from Germany, I am used to the snowfall. However, Canada is a whole nother level of snow.
The main highways are usually cleared very quickly after each storm, but many of the small residential communities haven't seen a snow plow even once this season. If I were still a kid, I would LOVE this. However, my husband and I must drive in these conditions, and it can get a bit hairy.
Eat Cookies, Drink Hot Cocoa, and Stay Warm
However, there is one awesome thing about Calgary - within a few hours, the weather can change completely.
When I started writing this post on Monday, we had another snowstorm unloading even more of the white stuff. But today, and for the last few days, we've had bright sunshine with day temperatures in the positive (Centigrade - that's above 32 F) and some major melting is happening. Yippee!
It's only a matter of time, however, until the next snow storm will have its way with Calgary. Until then, these "snow-dusted" Minty Crinkle Cookies will hold me over. And even more so during the next snow storm. I really don't mind snow storms... especially while I am watching them from the warm inside while sipping hot chocolate and munching on some snow-frosted Crinkle Cookies.
Roll These Cookies in Powdered Sugar For A Crinkle Effect!
These cookies are made from the same dough as my Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies. They only differ in the last step.
Instead of baking the rolled cookie dough and sprinkling the tops with mint chips in the last minute of baking, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking. The powdered sugar forms something like a skin, and when the cookie expands while baking, the skin breaks and creates the crinkly effect. Enjoy the recipe!
Random Questions
Crinkled cookies are typically rolled in powdered sugar before baking. As the cookie dough expands during baking, the powdered sugar coating creates a delicate outer layer that cracks, forming the distinctive crinkled effect.
Several factors can affect the crinkling of cookies, such as the consistency of the dough, the temperature at which they are baked, and the amount of powdered sugar coating. Ensuring the dough is properly chilled and rolled in an adequate amount of powdered sugar can help achieve the desired crinkled appearance.
The key to achieving perfect crinkles lies in the preparation of the cookie dough and the powdered sugar coating. It is crucial to roll the cookie dough in a generous amount of powdered sugar before baking to create the characteristic crinkled surface. Additionally, ensuring the proper baking time and temperature contributes to the overall texture and appearance of the cookies.
Crinkle cookies have a rich history, believed to have originated in the United States. The distinct crinkled appearance is a result of the powdered sugar coating and the unique chemistry of the cookie dough during the baking process. Over time, various adaptations and flavor combinations have evolved, making crinkle cookies a beloved treat during the winter season and beyond.
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Recipe
Minty Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ounces chocolate mints chopped and layered, about ⅓ cup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Melt 2 ounces chopped chocolate mints on the stove top in a heavy saucepan or in the microwave until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of your electric mixer beat the coconut oil (or shortening) for 30 seconds. Add the sugar, baking powder and salt and continue beating until combined.
- Beat in the cooled chocolate, egg and vanilla extract. Add the flour and either stir in with a wooden spoon or with the mixer. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for about 3 hours. (If you have time, roll the dough into balls after 1 hour of chilling and continue chilling for 1 more hour. This way the cookies come out with chewier centers.)
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and roll the dough into about 18 balls (1 tablespoon of dough per ball) and roll in powdered sugar so they are completely covered.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a lined cookie sheet. Bake for about 11 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for later.
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Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen
We've had a mild winter here in Philly as far as snow but it's been cold here too! I'm ready to move back to Florida. I love the crinkly sugar-dusted tops and the mint chocolate! Pinning!
Regina
Thinking of warm weather and warmer places is my only comfort on some of these days.
Thanks for pinning <3
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It!
I love the effect of the cracked, 'snow-dusted' tops of these cookies. It's been very similar crazy, cold, white winter here. I am so ready to pack up and head back to warmer climes. Brrrr...
Regina
Oh I so hear ya. Looking through online vacation deals to Southern destinations is one of my favorite activities these days 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Love the idea of using minty chocolate in those beautiful crinkle cookies, Regina.
Regina
Thanks so much Angie! My husband converted me into a mint chocolate lover and it sure makes great cookies too.