Description
Delightfully tangy and sweet, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. With a soft, chewy texture and a crispy sugary coating, they are the perfect treat for lemon lovers!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5–8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Coating:
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix well.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Chill the dough in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape and Coat: Scoop out dough, roll into balls, coat with sugar and powdered sugar. Arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of powdered sugar coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon crinkle cookies, lemon cookies, citrus dessert, lemon recipes
