Description
Zesty lemon crinkle cookies bring sunshine to classic dessert traditions. Powdered sugar-dusted edges and tangy citrus notes create irresistible homemade treats you cannot resist enjoying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Lemon Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Baking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until achieving a soft, airy consistency, creating a pale and fluffy mixture.
- Incorporate egg, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until a cohesive dough forms with a smooth texture.
- Shape the dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, generously rolling each ball in powdered sugar to create a delicate, snowlike coating.
- Carefully arrange cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each piece.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a set center, indicating perfect cookie doneness.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop a delicate, crackled exterior.
Notes
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and minimize effort.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and create a more compact cookie texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie structure.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain soft, delicate crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg