Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 29 mins
Servings: 40
Calories: 92 kcal
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus more as needed
Instructions
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In large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt.
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With electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl as necessary with rubber spatula. Beat in egg, lemon juice and lemon extract until uniform.
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With mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredient mixture to mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
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Cover and chill dough at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Place powdered sugar in shallow bowl.
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Scoop out heaping tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to cover completely. Arrange balls on baking sheet, leaving 2-3 inches between each.
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Bake 12-14 minutes, or until edges of cookies are set. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 13mg0%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 112IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.