Lemon Crinkle Cookies: The Best Easy Recipe for Sweet Cravings
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with these delightful Lemon Crinkle Cookies, ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and then coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon juice to 3 tablespoons.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg