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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with a bright lemon flavor, coated in powdered sugar for a delightful crinkle effect.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake
  1. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls.
  2. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  3. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest and juice to taste.

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