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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Delight in these Lemon Crinkle Cookies, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with an irresistibly crinkled appearance.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon additional lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture, and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll the dough into balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
  8. Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet and flatten them slightly.
  9. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  10. Allow cookies to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

For added flavor, consider using lemon extract or infusing the cookies with herbs like rosemary or thyme.

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