How To Make Patriotic Crinkle Cookies
May 26, 2026
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These patriotic crinkle cookies are a delicious patriotic recipe that both kids and adults will love. Made with all the classic cookie ingredients, these red, white, and blue cookies go beyond traditional cookies with beautiful colors and a crinkle look that gives these cookies a soft and moist center. So, if you’re looking for a crinkle cookie recipe, red, white, and blue dessert recipe, Memorial Day cookie recipe, or Fourth of July cookie recipe, this is a great one to try!
And, if you want more patriotic recipes, check out this list of patriotic ideas for kids that also includes crafts and activities!
What You’ll Need For These Patriotic Crinkle Cookies
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How To Make These Patriotic Crinkle Cookies
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and mix until fully combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Color the Dough
Divide the dough into two equal portions:
- Tint one half red
- Tint the other half blue
Mix each portion until the color is fully incorporated.
3. Shape the Cookies
Roll each colored dough into small balls (about 1 tbsp each).
Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
Flatten slightly into thick discs (“little pucks”).
Place the shaped cookies on a tray and freeze completely — at least 1 hour or until solid.
Freezing helps create the signature deep crinkle effect and prevents spreading.
4. Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Place the frozen cookie discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies puff and crackle.
If the powdered sugar starts to brown, remove the cookies immediately.
Let cool completely on the tray.
5. Serve
Once cooled, the cookies will have bright red and blue crinkles with a soft center!
Patriotic Crafts For Kids
Toilet Paper Roll American Flag– Use recycled toilet paper rolls to create a beautiful American flag that is the perfect decor for patriotic holidays.
American Flag Wands– Instead of giving kids dangerous sparklers, opt for these DIY American flag wands instead! Using ribbon and a dowel, kids can create a flag that they can wave in the wind.
Patriotic Activities For Kids
Squirt Gun Firework Painting– Painting has never been this fun! Kids will use a squirt gun to create a beautiful firework painting!
DIY Bubble Wands– I call these bubble wands a “craftivity” because it is a craft and an activity in one! Kids will make adorable star shaped bubble wands and use them to blow bubbles!
Patriotic Recipes For Kids
Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats– Turn rice krispie treats into beautiful patriotic pops that both kids and adults will love!
Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods– This easy patriotic recipe uses pretzel rods dipped in melted chocolate to create a delicious patriotic snack for kids.
How To Make Patriotic Crinkle Cookies
These patriotic crinkle cookies are a festive and delicious patriotic dessert! Soft, chewy, and red, white, and blue — the perfect treat for any summer celebration.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt’
Red and blue gel food coloring
¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and mix until fully combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions:
● Tint one half red
● Tint the other half blue
Mix each portion until the color is fully incorporated.
Roll each colored dough into small balls (about 1 tbsp each).
Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
Flatten slightly into thick discs (“little pucks”).
Place the shaped cookies on a tray and freeze completely — at least 1 hour or until solid.
Freezing helps create the signature deep crinkle effect and prevents spreading.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Place the frozen cookie discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies puff and crackle.
If the powdered sugar starts to brown, remove the cookies immediately.
Let cool completely on the tray.
Once cooled, the cookies will have bright red and blue crinkles with a soft center.
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