Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Soft lemon crinkle cookies made with fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients. Chill dough. Roll in powdered sugar. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
Notes
Chill dough to help cookies hold their shape and crinkle.