Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delightfully soft cookies with a refreshing burst of lemon flavor, rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to create that perfect baking environment.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Chill your dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly cracked on top.
- Let them cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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