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Lemon Crinkle Cookies | Rich and Delicious

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Craving a burst of citrus goodness? Dive into the delightful world of lemon crinkle cookies that are sure to brighten your day! These treats are extra rich and bursting with flavor thanks to a secret ingredient: egg yolk! Perfectly soft, beautifully crinkled, and oh-so-irresistible—your new favorite treat is just a batch away!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 12 minutes
REFRIGERATE 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

  • 3.53 oz (100 g) butter (Melted)
  • 4.25 oz (120 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
  • 1.25 oz (35 g) lemon juice (From 1 lemon)
  • 1 egg (Large)
  • 1 egg yolk (Large)
  • 9.20 oz (260 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp (12 g) baking powder
  • powdered sugar (To coat)

Instructions
 

LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES PREPARATION

  • Place butter in a small sauce pan and heat on low until melted. Set aside.
    3.53 oz butter
  • In a mixing bowl, rub the lemon zest and granulated sugar together.
    4.25 oz granulated sugar, 1 lemon zest, 1.25 oz lemon juice, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
  • Add in the lemon juice, egg and egg yolk. Mix until combined.
    Fold the all-purpose flour and baking powder until no dry spots remain. Keep the dough in the mixing bowl, film to contact and refrigerate for 2 hours. NOTE: You really want to the dough to be cold when it gets into the oven.
    9.20 oz all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder

ASSEMBLY

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. 
  • When ready, using a 3-Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough. Gently roll it into the powdered sugar and place it directly on your prepared baking sheet, at least 2 inches | 6 cm apart so they have room to grow.
    powdered sugar

BAKE!

  • Bake for 12 minutes at 350F/180C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Crinkles from 12 minutes). It is ready when they are barely golden around the edge and the crack has formed.
  • Once your Lemon Crinkle Cookies are out of the oven, let them cool down completely on your baking sheet. When ready, slide them onto a serving plate to share or store them in a tin metal box (They stay fresh for a few days!). Enjoy & Bon Appétit!

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Special Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Crinkle Cookies | Rich and Delicious
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 166mg7%
Potassium 36mg1%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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