Lemon Crinkle Cookies: The Best Easy Recipe for Bright Flavor
These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are an easy and delightful treat that bursts with bright lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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