Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon cookies with a bright lemon glaze for an extra burst of flavor. The addition of buttermilk creates a tender crumb.
1 3/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp
Baking Powder
1/4 tsp
Baking Soda
1/4 tsp
Salt
1 cup
Powdered Sugar - for coating
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Soft and chewy lemon cookies with a bright lemon glaze for an extra burst of flavor. The addition of buttermilk creates a tender crumb.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the Eggs one at a time, then stir in the Buttermilk, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, and Vanilla Extract.
- Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the Powdered Sugar, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the Lemon Glaze, whisk together the Powdered Sugar and Lemon Juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the Lemon Glaze over the cooled cookies.
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1 3/4 cups
210 g
All-Purpose Flour
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Baking Powder
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Baking Soda
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Salt
-
1 cup
120 g
Powdered Sugar - for coating
-
1/2 cup
113 g
Unsalted Butter - softened
-
3/4 cup
150 g
Granulated Sugar
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2
2
Large Eggs
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1/4 cup
60 mL
Buttermilk
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Lemon Juice
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Lemon Zest
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1 tsp
5 mL
Vanilla Extract
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1 cup
120 g
Powdered Sugar
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1-2 tbsp
15-30 mL
Lemon Juice
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the Eggs one at a time, then stir in the Buttermilk, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, and Vanilla Extract.
- Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the Powdered Sugar, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the Lemon Glaze, whisk together the Powdered Sugar and Lemon Juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the Lemon Glaze over the cooled cookies.
Nutrition per serving
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