Description
Delightful lemon crinkle cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until harmoniously combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently mix until just combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg