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Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
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Delightfully tangy and sweet, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. Their soft, chewy texture and powdered sugar coating make them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5–8 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

For Rolling:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (aka icing sugar or confectioners sugar)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix well.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined. Chill the dough in the fridge for 2 hours.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Shape and Coat Dough: Scoop out dough, roll into balls, then coat in regular sugar followed by powdered sugar. Place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a stronger lemon flavor, consider using lemon extract in addition to lemon juice.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Ensure the dough is not too soft to avoid cookies spreading too much.

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Keywords: Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Powdered Sugar Cookies

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