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Soft and Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Close-up of soft lemon crinkle cookies, one broken in half to show the bright yellow, chewy interior.
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A simple recipe for classic lemon crinkle cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with fresh lemon flavor, finished with a signature powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons 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 fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, 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. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  9. Scoop the chilled dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each.
  10. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
  11. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. The powdered sugar will have cracked.
  13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best crinkle effect, ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling in sugar.
  • If the powdered sugar coating melts during baking, you can roll the cookies in a second layer of powdered sugar once they are slightly cooled but still warm.
  • Use fresh lemons for the juice and zest; bottled juice will reduce the bright flavor.

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