Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Delicious and refreshing Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a soft, chewy center and a crinkled powdered sugar shell, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Make sure your butter is soft but not melted.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Crack in the egg and pour in the fresh lemon juice. Grate the lemon zest right into the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg