Description
Brighten your day with these Lemon Crinkle Cookies, bursting with citrus flavor and a delightful chewy texture. Their signature crinkly appearance, created by rolling in powdered sugar, makes them a showstopper at any gathering. Perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers, these cookies are sure to bring smiles with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar and powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar.
- Place cookie balls on prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg