Recipe- Mouthwatering Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Forget those overly spiced and heavy cookies this holiday season and go for something light and bright instead, like these stunning lemon crinkle cookies!They couldn’t be easier to make, and the zesty-sweet taste is always a hit.

Crinkle cookies – more specifically, chocolate crinkle cookies – are super popular around the holidays. They look fun, and they taste great.

And this lemon version is such a fun twist!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated (white) sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Optional Ingredient

1 drop of yellow food coloring, more as desired

Method

- In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

- In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until it’s soft and creamy (about 2 minutes). Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer.

- Add the egg, extracts, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture. If you’re using food coloring, now is the time to add it. Give it a good mix, and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat again until everything is fully combined.

- Add the flour mixture and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. There should be no streaks of flour, and the dough should be sticky.

- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).

- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and scoop it into 1 1/2-inch rounds. Use a spoon, cookie scoop, or a small ice cream scoop. Then, gently flatten each round with a glass until it’s about 1/2 inch thick.

- Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Place each dough round in the sugar and toss until completely coated. Use a fork to remove them and place them on the prepared baking tray.

- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The cookies will be soft with a crackled top. Let them cool on the tray for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.