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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 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, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix 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. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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