Description
Delightfully tangy and sweet, Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy treats dusted with powdered sugar that evoke sunny memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the sugar-coated balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For lower sugar, consider using alternatives such as stevia or monk fruit; avoid honey or maple syrup as they change the cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg