Easy Lemon Cookies With Powdered Sugar Coated

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These sweet and tart Lemon Crinkle Cookies use simple ingredients, are easy to make, and taste fantastic! If you love lemon, they are a must try cookie recipe!

You don't need a cake mix for these lemon crinkles. They are made from scratch, and they taste so much better! I bet you have most of the ingredients on hand, and they just take a few minutes to whip up.

POWDERED LEMON COOKIES

I first tried these lovely lemon cookies with powdered sugar when I needed a treat for teacher appreciation week several years ago.  There was a huge assortment of goodies, but I saw a few of the teachers coming back for seconds after they tasted one.

Of course, I can't blame them, these chewy lemon cookies are amazing!

They are soft and chewy, with a great lemon flavor. The original recipe only called for 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, but I upped it because I think lemon treats should have plenty of lemon flavor. They were not at all overpowering though. I thought they were perfectly lemony!

Personally, I love lemon baked goods scream spring and summer. But I have found that everyone loves lemon Christmas cookies. Add them to any holiday tray and they will disappear in a flash!

HOW TO MAKE LEMON COOKIES WITH POWDERED SUGAR

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla extract, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir just till the mixture is well combined.
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, then roll the balls in powdered sugar. Place on silicone lined or lightly greased cookie sheets.
   
4. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for about 9-11 minutes, or until the tops are crackly.
5. Let sit on pans for 3-4 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
   

PRO TIPS:

• Lemon zest is what adds the tangy lemon flavor to these cookies, so make sure you use fresh lemon zest. If you leave it out, your cookies will be bland.
• Fresh lemon juice also adds the best flavor, but you can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch.
• To get cookies that are the same size and cook evenly, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough before rolling into balls.

How long do lemon crinkle cookies last?

You can store these cookies at room temperature for 5-6 days if they are in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for 3-4 months. I like to freeze them in heavy duty ziplock bags so I can squeeze out the extra air as we eat the cookies.

Why did my cookies spread too much?

Your butter may not have been the right consistency. If you try to soften it in the microwave, it can get melted spots, which makes the dough too soft. Or it could be that you didn't use quite enough flour. If the dough is sticky, you may need to chill it or add a bit more flour.

My cookies didn't spread. Why?

If you didn't use a large egg, the dough may not have had enough liquid. Or it could be that your flour was compacted instead of light and fluffy. Adding too much flour leads to tough dough, which doesn't spread as it cooks.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, you can freeze the dough. I recommend forming the dough into balls and freezing on a cookie sheet. Then plaze the frozen cookie dough balls in ziplock bags or airtight containers. They will last for 3-4 months in the freezer.

When you are ready to serve, thaw the cookie dough balls and roll them in powdered sugar, then bake as directed.

VARIATIONS:

• You can try other citrus flavors like lime, orange, and grapefruit. Or use both lemon and lime. Just switch out the zest and juice.
• True crinkle cookies don't have mix-ins, but you can add them if you like. I think white chocolate chips or chopped nuts would be quite tasty.
• If you want more vibrant yellow cookies, you can add some yellow food coloring to the dough.

RECIPES FOR LEMON FANS:

• Lemon Sugar Cookies
• Mini Lemon Cakes
• Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
• Lemon Brownies
• Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

AMAZING COOKIE RECIPES:

• Easy Snickerdoodle Recipe
• Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Cookies with Powdered Sugar
• Easy Shortbread Cookies
• White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

LEMON CRINKLE COOKIE RECIPE

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
2. Add flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir till well combined.
3. Roll dough in 1" balls, then roll in powdered sugar. Place on silicone lined or lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes, or till set and crackly. After a couple minutes, remove to cooling racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

30

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 14mg Sodium: 93mg Carbohydrates: 21g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 12g Protein: 2g

If you like lemon baked goods, you need to make these lemon crinkle cookies ASAP! Run to the store, grab some fresh lemons, and bake up some magic. 🙂

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