Description
Delightful lemon crinkle cookies with a bright citrus flavor and soft, chewy texture, dusted in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Cream the granulated sugar and softened butter until creamy, then add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape the dough into balls using a tablespoon and roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. You can chill the dough if it’s too sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, crinkle cookies, dessert recipes, citrus cookies