Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Bright-tasting Lemon Crinkle Cookies made with fresh lemon zest and juice, featuring a tender crumb and signature crinkled tops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use light olive oil-based margarine. For a nuttier profile, swap 1/2 cup of the flour for almond flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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