Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty delight of Lemon Crinkle Cookies! These soft, chewy treats are bursting with tangy lemon flavor and coated in a sweet powdered sugar dusting. Perfect for any occasion, they bring a refreshing twist to your dessert table and fill your kitchen with an irresistible citrus aroma. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, these cookies will quickly become a favorite among lemon lovers. Enjoy them at picnics, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; do not over-mix.
- Chill dough for about an hour. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 12-14 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg