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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
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Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Cookie coating:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter and sugar.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat ½ cup of butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium-high speed. Continue mixing for about 2 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the wet ingredients.
  • Add the egg, extra yolk, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of lemon extract. Mix on high speed for about 1 minute, or until everything is fully blended.
  • Combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  • Chill the dough.
  • Cover the dough securely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare for baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place granulated sugar in one bowl and powdered sugar in another.
  • Shape and coat the dough.
  • Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar first, then generously coat with powdered sugar. Arrange them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake.
  • Bake for 12–13 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers still appear slightly soft. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 81mg, Potassium: 18mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 139IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg
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