Description
Delicious and chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl for 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges crack and surfaces begin to golden.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining shape. Can be made-ahead and frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, crinkle cookies, dessert recipes, lemon zest, baking, easy cookies