Name: Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; Zest of 2 medium lemons; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for coating)

Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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Soft lemon crinkle cookies with zesty powdered sugar coating, offering a light, tender texture and bright citrus flavor perfect for any occasion.

Author: Rowan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
Zest of 2 medium lemons
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest (for coating)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon lemon zest for the coating.
Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls and roll each ball generously in the lemon-zest powdered sugar mixture.
Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill dough for 15 minutes before rolling for cleaner crinkles. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Cookies continue baking slightly on the hot sheet after removal; pull when edges are set but centers are soft.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 17
Protein: 1.5

Keywords: lemon cookies, crinkle cookies, soft cookies, lemon zest, powdered sugar, easy cookies, spring dessert, zesty treats

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