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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Delightful, soft, and chewy cookies bursting with refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for sharing or enjoying with tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually, add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.
  7. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. For a different spin, try mixing in white chocolate chips or using lime instead of lemon.