Delicious Lemon Squeezy Crinkle Cookies
Brighten up your family gatherings with these zesty, irresistible Lemon Squeezy Crinkle Cookies. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, they are the perfect treat for sunny days, picnics, or anytime you need a little burst of sunshine in your kitchen. Easy to make and fun for kids to help with, these cookies come out soft and crinkly, with a dusting of powdered sugar that makes them just as beautiful as they are delicious.
Serving: Makes approximately 24 cookies.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time).
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes per batch.
Cooking Level: Beginner
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract or Limoncello
Powdered sugar for coating
Kitchen Utensils:
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack
• Sifter or sieve for powdered sugar
Directions:
1.Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until well mixed.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough comes together.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to handle and helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
6. Shape and Coat Cookies: Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.
7. Bake: Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkly.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store in container at room temperature for up to a week.
Enjoy these delightful Lemon Squeezy Crinkle Cookies as a refreshing treat that your whole family will love. Perfect for all occasions, they are sure to become a new favourite!
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