Description
Delightful Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a soft, chewy texture and a tangy lemon flavor, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—this will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until they’re fully coated.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies pair well with tea or coffee and are visually appealing for gatherings. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Easy Cookies, Baking, Desserts