Description
Soft, bright, and full of fresh lemon flavor, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies for Spring are like little bites of sunshine. Perfect for spring gatherings, Easter, or a cozy afternoon with coffee, they are easy to make and loved by everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Rub lemon zest into sugar until fragrant.
- Add melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients gently.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10–12 minutes.
Notes
For best flavor, always use fresh lemons. Chill the dough to help cookies hold their shape. Dough can be frozen for later baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg