Description
These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a delightful citrusy treat with a soft, chewy texture and a sweet powdered sugar coating. The perfect balance of tangy lemon and sweet sugar makes these cookies irresistible.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Lemon: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in powdered sugar, and place them on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crinkled and lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Citrus Dessert, Powdered Sugar Cookies
