Description
Delightfully tangy and sweet, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a burst of citrusy flavor in every bite. With a soft, chewy texture and a dusting of powdered sugar, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (225g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh or bottled lemon juice, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (packed Tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (35g) granulated sugar (optional, see step 6)
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients. Cream the butter and granulated sugar, then add egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets.
- Roll in Sugar: Roll dough into balls and coat with granulated and confectioners’ sugar. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12–13 minutes until edges are set. Cool on a rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for best results.
- Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before confectioners’ sugar helps prevent absorption.
- Lightly banging the baking sheet during baking helps the cookies spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Citrus Dessert
