PrintEasy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Make soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies with a bright, zesty flavor. This simple recipe delivers perfectly cracked cookies dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 32 min
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the granulated sugar and softened butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and promotes the crinkle effect.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow dish.
- Scoop the chilled dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best crinkle effect, make sure the dough is well chilled before rolling in sugar.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor in these zesty lemon cookie recipes.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 65
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25