Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:44:08 GMT

Step 1

I recommend making the dough the day before you want to bake the cookies so that it has time to adequately chill!

Step 2

Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon extract and beat until light, fluffy, and pale in color. This should take 2-4 minutes which seems like a long time, but you'll see a huge difference in the texture afterwards. Then add in a few drops of yellow food coloring and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gently fold in the dry ingredients until fully combined. The dough will be very soft and sticky.

Step 6

Transfer to an airtight container, or cover tightly, and chill the dough overnight (or a minimum of 3-4 hours). Chilling the dough is not optional for these cookies! The dough will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Step 7

Preheat then oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 8

Add about ½ cup granulated sugar to one small bowl, and ½ cup powdered sugar to a second bowl.

Step 9

Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, roll into small balls. I like to use nitrile gloves for easy, mess-free rolling!

Step 10

Roll each ball lightly in granulated sugar, then generously in the powdered sugar. Make sure to really pack on the powdered sugar for the best results!

Step 11

Place about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet (I can fit 9-10 cookies on a half sheet pan).

Step 12

Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are fully set but the centers are still soft. The lemon cookies will should seem very soft and under baked, but they will harden slightly as they cool. If you cook them for too long, the centers won't be fudgy.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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