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The Ultimate Soft and Zesty Homemade Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Close-up of several bright yellow lemon crinkle cookies heavily dusted with white powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy lemon crinkle cookies bursting with bright, fresh lemon flavor. These easy cookies are coated in powdered sugar for the perfect signature crinkle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus 1 cup for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of 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 cookie dough. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar into a shallow dish. Place about 1/2 cup of powdered sugar into a second shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in the granulated sugar, then thoroughly coat it in the powdered sugar. This double coating helps create the best crinkle.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  10. 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 zesty flavor, use fresh lemon zest, not bottled extract.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm; this helps the cookies hold their shape.
  • The cookies will look puffy when they come out of the oven; they flatten and crinkle as they cool.

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