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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with a bright lemon flavor, coated in powdered sugar for a delightful crinkle effect.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake
  1. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls.
  2. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  3. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, you can add more lemon zest or juice to the dough.

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