Description
Lemon crinkle cookies dance with zesty charm, promising a delightful blend of tangy brightness and sweet comfort. Home bakers will love these irresistible treats that bring sunshine to your dessert plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Lemon Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Transform butter and sugar into a voluminous, airy mixture through vigorous creaming until the texture becomes light and pillowy.
- Infuse the base with vibrant citrus essence by incorporating egg, fragrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract, mixing until harmoniously blended.
- Create a delicate dry foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually integrate this powdery mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres by rolling the dough into compact 1-inch rounds, then generously coat each ball in a snowy layer of powdered sugar for a classic crinkle effect.
- Arrange the sugar-dusted dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with ample spacing to allow for graceful expansion during baking.
- Bake the cookies until their edges solidify and distinctive cracked patterns emerge, typically requiring 10-12 minutes of oven time.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest and stabilize on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute interval before transferring to a wire cooling rack, ensuring a perfect texture and easy removal.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth creaming, which helps create a light, fluffy cookie texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for maximum bright, citrusy flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar to achieve the classic crinkle look and add a delightful sweet coating.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend to maintain the cookie’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg