If you love bright, citrusy desserts, you’re going to fall head over heels for these Lemon Crinkle Cookies! ????✨ These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with real lemon flavor, giving you the perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite.
What makes them extra special? The beautiful crinkled effect created by rolling them in powdered sugar before baking. As they bake, the dough spreads and cracks, creating a gorgeous contrast between the white sugar coating and the golden lemon cookie underneath. They’re buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and incredibly easy to make!
Perfect for spring, summer, holidays, baby showers, or whenever you need a little burst of sunshine, these cookies will brighten up any occasion. ????????
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
✅ Ultra Soft & Chewy – A perfect texture that stays moist for days.
✅ Packed with Fresh Lemon Flavor – Uses both lemon juice and lemon zest for a bold citrus taste.
✅ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and no chilling required!
✅ Beautiful Crinkle Effect – The contrast between the powdered sugar and golden cookie makes them visually stunning.
✅ Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for spring, summer, bake sales, or just a sweet treat!
Ingredients (in grams)
For 18-20 cookies, you’ll need:
Dry Ingredients:
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (6g) lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon (2.5g) vanilla extract
For Rolling:
- 50g powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Step 6: Coat in Powdered Sugar
- Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
- Place the coated dough balls onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
Step 8: Cool & Enjoy
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy the perfectly soft, chewy lemon cookies! ????✨
Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
(Note: Nutrition values may vary based on ingredient choices.)
Tips & Tricks for the Best Lemon Crinkle Cookies
✔️ Use Fresh Lemons – Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor!
✔️ Don’t Overbake – The cookies will look soft when they come out of the oven, but they firm up as they cool.
✔️ For Extra Lemon Flavor – Add ½ teaspoon of lemon extract for an extra citrusy kick!
✔️ Chill the Dough for Thicker Cookies – If you want thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
✔️ Make Them Even Softer – Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients for an even softer cookie.
Variations to Try
???? Orange Crinkle Cookies – Swap the lemon juice and zest for orange for a citrusy twist.
???? Lemon Raspberry Crinkle Cookies – Fold in freeze-dried raspberries for a fruity combo.
???? Lemon Poppy Seed Crinkle Cookies – Add 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds for extra texture.
???? Lemon White Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Mix in white chocolate chips for a creamy contrast.
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