The BEST Pandan Crinkle Cookies
An easy recipe for soft and chewy pandan crinkle cookies. A sugar based cookie flavored with pandan extract, coated with powdered sugar, and baked to perfection.
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 156kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus ¼ cup for rolling
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pandan extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine 1 ¾ cups of all purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and ¼ tsp of salt in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Add ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar to a bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whisk until a light and fluffy texture.
- Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Lastly, add ½ tsp of vanilla extract and 1 tsp of pandan extract and mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients from step 1 into the bowl and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the dough.
- Cover and let the dough cool in the fridge for 1 hour. This helps the dough hold its shape in the oven and improves the flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Prep 2 baking sheets by covering them with parchment paper.
- Scoop the last ¼ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of powdered sugar into 2 separate bowls.
- Using a small (1.5 tbsp, #40 scoop) cookie scoop, scoop the dough into your hands. Roll it between your palms until a ball is formed.
- Coat the cookie ball in a light layer of granulated sugar and then a thick layer of powdered sugar. Place the ball on the prepped baking sheet. Repeat this process until you have filled up both baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are slightly brown. While the first batch is baking, cover and place the rest of the cookie dough in the fridge for storage.
- Once the first batch is done, let them cool at room temperature for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat this process for the second batch.
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Notes
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg