Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. They are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5–8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Coating:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring, mixing well.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined. Chill the dough in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop out dough, roll into balls, then coat in regular sugar and powdered sugar. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for the cookies to hold their shape while baking.
- Adjust the amount of lemon zest and juice to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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