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Soft & Zesty Lemon Crinkle Cookies From Scratch

Three bright yellow lemon crinkle cookies heavily dusted with powdered sugar stacked on a white plate.
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Make these soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor. This straightforward recipe creates melt in your mouth treats coated in powdered sugar, perfect for spring or any time you need a tangy sweet cookie.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  9. 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.
  10. 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 crinkle effect, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the most intense citrus flavor in these tangy sweet cookies.
  • If you prefer a thicker cookie, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar twice, allowing the first coat to set for 5 minutes before the second coating.

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