Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy cookies with a bright burst of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar + extra for coating
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy; this takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place extra granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the sugar, coating them evenly.
- Arrange the coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are lightly cracked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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