Description
Bright, soft, and zesty, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a beautiful crinkled look. A light and tangy treat perfect for spring or holiday baking.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop dough into 1-tbsp balls and roll each in powdered sugar.
7. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For stronger lemon flavor, add a drop of lemon extract.
Chilling the dough for 15 minutes helps control spreading.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg