Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Soft, zesty, and chewy lemon crinkle cookies bursting with real citrus flavor.
Print Pin Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $5 – $7
Equipment
- 1 Microplane/zester Or use fine side of a box grater
- 1 Cookie scoop Helps with even sizing
- 1 Stand or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
- 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment or silicone mats
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Rub with zest for more flavor
- 2 Eggs Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly grated
- 3 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Powdered sugar For rolling
- Yellow food coloring 1–2 drops for brighter color
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F and prep trays.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt.
- Cream butter and sugar with zest.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon juice and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Form 1-inch balls using cookie scoop.
- Roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Rest 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chilling helps prevent spreading, but is optional depending on texture preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg