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Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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Soft lemon crinkle cookies with a bright, zesty lemon flavor and a tender texture, coated in a zingy powdered sugar and lemon zest mixture for a sweet and tangy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract (if using), lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a shallow bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon lemon zest for the coating.
  7. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (22g) of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in the lemon-zested powdered sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops crackle and edges are set but centers remain soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Rolling dough balls generously in lemon-zested powdered sugar creates the signature crackled look and adds bright flavor. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking to enhance flavor and ease rolling. Cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: lemon cookies, soft cookies, crinkle cookies, lemon zest, powdered sugar coating, easy lemon dessert, citrus cookies

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