Description
Bright and refreshing, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with a delightful lemon flavor, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Yellow Food Coloring (optional)
- 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract. Mix for 1 minute until combined.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until no dry flour remains. Optionally add yellow food coloring.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated cookie balls on a lined baking sheet, allowing space between them.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg