Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with a crisp powdered-sugar exterior and a tangy lemon center, perfect for spring gatherings and afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg until combined. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place coated dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly set and edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based butter substitute. You can freeze baked cookies and unbaked dough balls for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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