Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies with a bright citrus flavor and a sweet powdered sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Mix in vanilla extract, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Gently stir in flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
Shape Cookies:
Scoop dough into heaping teaspoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
Bake:
Place on baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and tops are crinkled.
Cool & Serve:
Let cookies cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/lemon-crinkle-cookies/
