Description
These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful blend of tangy lemon and sweet powdered sugar, resulting in soft, chewy cookies with iconic crinkled tops. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (50g) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar to coat heavily.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cookies have crinkled tops.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Softened Butter is Key: Ensure your butter is truly softened, not melted or cold, for that ideal creamy texture.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tougher cookies. Mix just until combined.
- Heavy Sugar Coat: Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar for pronounced crinkles.
- Watch the Bake Time: Cookies are done when edges are set and tops crinkled, even if they look slightly soft in the center.
- Fresh Lemon: Always use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest, most authentic flavor in your Lemon Crinkle Cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
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