Description
Delightful Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a chewy texture and a sweet, zesty burst of lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5–8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat softened butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer.
- Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring into the mixer and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer until just incorporated. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls; roll in sugar and powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for shape and flavor. Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, crinkle cookies, dessert, baking