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Best Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Best Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Rolled in confectioners’ sugar before baking, they develop a beautiful crinkled appearance and a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ideal for a refreshing treat or elegant dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and sure to impress lemon lovers.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (1–1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Wonderful Seedless Lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons Wonderful Seedless Lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Flavors: Add the large egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat on high speed until everything is fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the wet batter and beat on low speed just until combined. The dough will be sticky at this point. Cover and chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the chilled dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Then, generously roll each ball in the confectioners’ sugar to coat thoroughly.
  7. Arrange and Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, or until the edges start turning golden brown.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up perfectly.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is key to prevent spreading and to achieve the signature crinkled texture.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest, freshest lemon flavor.
  • Roll the dough balls generously in confectioners’ sugar for an attractive crackled surface and a slight sweetness on the crust.
  • Make sure the egg is at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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