Description
Zesty lemon crinkle cookies dance with bright citrus charm, promising a delightful burst of sunshine in every bite. Sweet powdered sugar coating and tangy lemon essence invite you to savor a moment of pure baking bliss.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Use an electric mixer to blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice into the butter mixture, ensuring all elements are thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients – flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda – by whisking them together to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape the dough into compact 1-inch spheres, generously rolling each ball in powdered sugar to create a distinctive crinkled exterior.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for set edges and the signature crinkled top that indicates perfect doneness.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Zest lemons carefully to avoid bitter white pith, using only the bright yellow outer layer for maximum citrus flavor.
- Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for a beautiful crackled appearance and sweet coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft, tender crumb and prevent them from drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg