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lemon crinkle cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with fresh lemon flavor and coated in powdered sugar. Their delightful texture and tangy sweetness make them a perfect dessert for lemon lovers!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer optional
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1-2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  • Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or your hands to form balls of dough, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat completely and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each one.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add a bit more lemon zest or juice to the dough.
Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain their softness.
These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just place them in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.