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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Delightful cookies bursting with refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion!
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Préparation 1 heure
Cuisson 12 minutes
Temps total 1 heure 12 minutes
Portions: 24 cookies
Plat: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Can be substituted with coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup sugar Can use coconut sugar as an alternative
  • 1 large egg Can replace with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Measure properly for intense flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5-8 drops yellow food coloring Optional for color
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup sugar For rolling cookies
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar For rolling cookies

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools: bowls, measuring cups, and a mixer. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light.
  4. Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients at low speed until just combined.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar.
  3. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes et conservation

Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Chilling dough is important for reducing spread during baking.