Description
Soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies with a delightful powdered sugar coating and bright citrus flavor. These cookies feature fresh lemon zest and juice for an authentic taste.
Ingredients
- Butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh lemon zest
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, mixing well
- Combine dry ingredients and mix into wet ingredients
- Chill dough thoroughly
- Roll cookies in powdered sugar
- Bake until edges are set
Notes
- Can be made without a stand mixer using a hand mixer or wooden spoon
- Roll lemons on counter before juicing for maximum juice
- Ensure dough is well-chilled for best crinkle effect
- Can substitute eggs with ¼ cup applesauce or flax eggs
- Add ¼ teaspoon lemon extract for extra flavor if desired
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
Keywords: lemon crinkle cookies, citrus cookies, powdered sugar cookies, holiday cookies
