Description
These delightful Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with citrus flavor—a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Cookie dough can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg