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Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe + Video

Love Chocolate Crinkle Cookies? Then you will go NUTS over this soft pillowy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 45 cookies
Calories: 11113 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (stir, spoon into cup, and level)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2-5 drops Yellow food coloring (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Place the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Turn on high to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  2. Turn the mixer on low and beat in the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Scrape the bowl again. Then on low, mix in 1 cup of flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and food coloring. Once combined mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour, just until smooth. (Do not overmix the dough!)
  3. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. (The longer you chill the dough the better for puffy cookies.) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. Once the dough has chilled, set out a small bowl of powdered sugar. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, then set on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. (Make sure the cookies have a generous coating of powdered sugar. Do not shake them off.)
  5. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are just golden brown, and the center looks slightly underbaked. Cool on the baking sheets so the centers continue to bake as they cool.

Notes

  • Storing Tips: Place the cookies in an airtight container and leave at room temperature. Eat within 7-10 days.
  • Citrus Swaps: You can use lime or orange juice and zest in place of the lemon. You can also mix lemon and lime for a unique flavor twist!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 111.13kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16.94g (6%) Protein 1.22g (2%) Fat 4.42g (7%) Saturated Fat 2.68g (13%) Cholesterol 20.22mg (7%) Sodium 36.45mg (2%) Potassium 22.58mg (1%) Fiber 0.24g (1%) Sugar 10.44g (21%) Vitamin A 139.67IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.43mg (0%) Calcium 7.72mg (1%) Iron 0.44mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 111.13kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16.94g 6%
Protein 1.22g 2%
Fat 4.42g 7%
Saturated Fat 2.68g 13%
Cholesterol 20.22mg 7%
Sodium 36.45mg 2%
Potassium 22.58mg 0%
Fiber 0.24g 1%
Sugar 10.44g 21%
Vitamin A 139.67IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.43mg 0%
Calcium 7.72mg 1%
Iron 0.44mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.