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Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, tangy, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, giving them their signature crinkled look. Add a touch of yellow food coloring for an extra pop of brightness!

Ingredients

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  • Cookies:
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
    • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • Yellow food coloring (optional)
  • For Rolling:
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. If using food coloring, add a few drops to the dough.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, then roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  6. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra tang, add more lemon zest or juice.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • You can freeze the dough balls and bake later for fresh cookies anytime.

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