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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies: A Zesty Treat for Every Occasion

Delightful Lemon Crinkle Cookies that are quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitution recommended.
  • a pinch Salt Omit if using unsalted butter.
  • ½ cup Butter (Softened) Use unsalted for clean flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be substituted.
  • 1 Large Egg Use room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Omit if not available.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes necessary.
For Rolling
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar For coating.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Generous coating for crinkle effect.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, cream ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg, followed by 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll in granulated sugar, then generously coat in powdered sugar.
  7. Arrange the cookies on a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are great for any occasion and can be stored for several days or frozen for later enjoyment.

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