Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat that brighten your day with their soft, chewy texture and vibrant lemon flavor. Covered in a sweet powdered sugar coating, these whimsical cookies not only look beautiful but also evoke fond memories of laughter and joy. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress family and friends with their refreshing citrus goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for best results.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated. Space them two inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg