Description
Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweetness and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion. Each cookie boasts a soft, chewy center with a slightly crisp exterior, generously dusted with powdered sugar for that signature crinkle effect.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Butter (softened)
- Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with fresh lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll small balls of dough in powdered sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg