Description
Delightful and easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain tender.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough and don’t overbake for a soft texture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg