Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Soft lemon crinkle cookies with zesty powdered sugar are bright, tender, and perfect for a quick, refreshing treat. These cookies feature a soft texture with a classic crackled sugar coating and a lively lemon zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 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 fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain soft texture. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for classic crinkle effect. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers are still soft to keep them tender. Room temperature egg helps achieve tender crumb. Tent with foil if cookies brown too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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