Description
These soft and chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies are bursting with bright citrus flavor and coated in a sugary, crackly crust. A perfect balance of sweet and tart, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion! Easy to make, these lemony delights will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer).
- Add egg and flavorings: Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough: Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape and roll the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar, making sure it’s fully coated.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these chewy, sweet-tart lemon crinkle cookies with a cup of tea or as a delicious treat for any occasion.
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, you can add a little more lemon zest or juice to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- If you prefer your cookies to have a crisper texture, bake them for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25mg