Lemon Crinkle Cookies

• całkowity czas: 36 minutes

Składniki

Ingredients (18–20 cookies)

½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) sugar

1 large egg

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

2–3 drops yellow food color (optional but gives the crinkle look)

¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar (for rolling)

¼ cup (50g) sugar (for rolling)

Wskazówki

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment.

Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

Add yellow food coloring if you want a vibrant lemon color.

Cover the dough and chill for 20–30 minutes to firm it up and help the cracks form.

Scoop dough portions and roll into balls.

Roll each ball first in sugar, then generously in powdered sugar.

Place on the baking tray with space for spreading.

Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cookies puff and form cracks — the centers should remain soft.

Let them cool on the tray so they stay chewy.