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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Delicious Lemon Crinkle Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Lemon Crinkle Cookies offer a delightful mix of tangy flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour for nuttier flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder serves as leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar plus extra for coating
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh zest for best results
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice provides acidity
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter until no dry flour is visible.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
  8. Arrange the dough balls on the lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon zest and avoid overbaking to maintain the cookies' softness.

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