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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Bright and lemony, Lemon Crinkle Cookies are like a breath of spring.  Perfect for dessert, snacking, Easter or Mother's Day.
Author: Inger
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts & Snacks
Servings 24
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon lemon zest from about 2 large lemons
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring approximate, optional
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest and food color, then beat again until fluffy.
  • Mix flour and baking soda, then add to butter mixture, mixing by hand until combined.
  • Form into 1 1 /2 inch balls, then chill for an hour.
  • After chilling, roll each cookie ball in powdered sugar, making sure to coat well. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Don’t crowd the cookie sheet since they spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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