Description
Bright and refreshing Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a delightful crinkle surface and a chewy center, dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and citrus: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until they begin to crack.
- Cool: Let cookies sit before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil or plant-based butter. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, lemon, baking, sweet treats