Description

Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a refreshing lemon flavor and a signature crinkled look, thanks to the powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

For the cookies:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
For the sugar coating:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract (if using), and beat until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading while baking.
For the coating, mix the granulated sugar and powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
Once the dough is chilled, form tablespoon-sized dough balls. Roll each ball in the sugar coating mixture until fully covered.
Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Gently press each cookie down with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges with crinkled tops. The centers should remain soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Add 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds for a lemon poppy seed twist.For extra lemon flavor, drizzle a simple lemon glaze on top after baking.If you prefer lime, substitute lime zest and juice for lemon for a refreshing twist.For extra richness, fold in 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 130
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg