Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delicious Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a zesty kick of lemon, perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 20 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 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 granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops crinkle.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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