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Stack of three lemon crinkle cookies on a light gray plate.

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. A perfect treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest about 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Coating
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Place granulated and powdered sugar in separate bowls.
  7. Roll dough into balls, then in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
  8. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough.