Description
Lemon Crinkle Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, delivering a burst of sunshine in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies feature a delightful crinkled top that adds visual appeal to your dessert table. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply indulging at home, these cookies will have everyone coming back for more. With fresh lemon zest and juice, they are not only tasty but also incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest and juice; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in poppy seeds or using lime instead of lemon. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.