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Soft and Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

A stack of bright yellow lemon crinkle cookies heavily dusted with white powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make these soft, chewy lemon crinkle cookies from scratch. They feature bright, zesty lemon flavor and a beautiful powdered sugar coating for that classic crinkled look. This recipe is simple and delivers a refreshing citrus dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Place the 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar into a shallow dish.
  6. Scoop the cookie dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball completely in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  7. Place the coated dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The crinkles will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best zesty flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest, not bottled juice.
  • If your dough feels too sticky to roll after mixing, chill it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before coating in powdered sugar.
  • For extra tangy sweetness, you can roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time after they have baked and cooled slightly (about 5 minutes).

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