Lemon Crinkle Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 27 mins
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Servings
18 cookies
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Course
Dessert
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Description
The Lemon Crinkle Cookies recipe starts by combining flour with baking soda and salt, then mixing melted butter with sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and lemon extracts to form a flavorful batter. The dry ingredients are incorporated to make a dough that benefits from refrigeration, which helps develop flavor and eases handling.
After chilling, the dough is rolled into balls coated generously in powdered sugar, which forms the signature crinkled appearance during baking. The cookies bake at a moderate temperature until their edges are set while the centers remain tender and slightly soft. This results in a pleasing contrast between the soft interior and the sugary crust.
These cookies highlight the bright acidity and aroma of fresh lemon in a classic crinkle style. They can be served as a sweet treat for tea time or dessert and maintain their texture well when cooled completely.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the melted butter and whisk in the sugar until smooth. Add in the egg and egg yolk, mixing to combine, then whisk in vanilla and lemon extracts, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If needed, use your hands to bring together the dough. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Fill a bowl with powdered sugar.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll it in the powdered sugar, coating completely. Place the balls on the baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the center isn’t jiggling. Let cool completely for serving!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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