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Ingredients
Adem Recipes Daily App
Discover more than 1700+ delicious recipes you can cook at home. Easy, step-by-step instructions with new recipes added every day.
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Equipment
Method
step1:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
step2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
step3:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
step4:
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring. Beat until smooth and well combined.
step5:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
step6:
- Scoop 1–1.5 tablespoon-sized dough balls. Roll each one in powdered sugar until generously coated.
step7:
- Place coated dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
step8:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and just set. The centers should remain soft.
step9:
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
To revive softness, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave before serving.
🥄 Variations
Glazed Lemon Crinkles: Drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Lemon-Lime Twist: Add 1 tsp lime zest for a tangy tropical flavor.
Frosted Version: Spread a thin layer of lemon cream cheese frosting on top for a bakery finish.
Poppy Seed Lemon Cookies: Stir in 1 tbsp poppy seeds for texture and charm.
Sugar-Free Option: Substitute with your favorite 1:1 sugar replacement.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Why are they called “crinkle” cookies?
Because the tops crack beautifully as they bake, creating a crinkled sugar pattern. 2. Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor, but bottled works in a pinch. 3. Why roll in powdered sugar?
It creates the signature crinkled appearance and adds sweetness. 4. Can I chill the dough?
Yes — chill for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies and less spreading. 5. Can I skip the food coloring?
Of course! It’s only for a bright yellow color — flavor stays the same. 6. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added salt to a pinch. 7. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. 8. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Your butter may have been too soft; chill dough slightly before baking next time. 9. How do I make them extra lemony?
Add an extra 1/2 tsp lemon zest or a few drops of lemon extract. 10. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Freeze dough balls and roll in powdered sugar right before baking. 🏁 Conclusion These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are the perfect mix of soft, chewy, and tangy sweetness. Their bright lemon flavor and crinkled sugar coating make them both beautiful and refreshing — a cookie that truly tastes like sunshine. ☀️ Whether for tea time, holidays, or summer picnics, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that bring smiles with every bite.
Because the tops crack beautifully as they bake, creating a crinkled sugar pattern. 2. Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor, but bottled works in a pinch. 3. Why roll in powdered sugar?
It creates the signature crinkled appearance and adds sweetness. 4. Can I chill the dough?
Yes — chill for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies and less spreading. 5. Can I skip the food coloring?
Of course! It’s only for a bright yellow color — flavor stays the same. 6. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, just reduce the added salt to a pinch. 7. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. 8. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Your butter may have been too soft; chill dough slightly before baking next time. 9. How do I make them extra lemony?
Add an extra 1/2 tsp lemon zest or a few drops of lemon extract. 10. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Freeze dough balls and roll in powdered sugar right before baking. 🏁 Conclusion These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are the perfect mix of soft, chewy, and tangy sweetness. Their bright lemon flavor and crinkled sugar coating make them both beautiful and refreshing — a cookie that truly tastes like sunshine. ☀️ Whether for tea time, holidays, or summer picnics, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that bring smiles with every bite.