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Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies are delightful, soft cookies with a vibrant citrus flavor and a beautifully cracked surface dusted with powdered sugar. These easy-to-make treats combine the tangy brightness of fresh lemon juice with a tender buttery base, perfect for any occasion or a sweet snack with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional but recommended for extra lemon flavor)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until thoroughly combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to form a soft dough.
  2. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle and help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
  3. Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  4. Shape and coat the cookies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form dough balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, coating them completely. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  5. Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are cracked and the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your tangy and sweet Lemon Crinkle Cookies with a cup of tea or as a delightful dessert.

Notes

  • For an extra lemony kick, add lemon zest to the batter.
  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
  • Rolling the dough balls generously in powdered sugar creates the signature crackled appearance.
  • Chilling the dough helps to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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