Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Enjoy zesty and irresistible lemon crinkle cookies that burst with citrus flavor. These soft, lemony treats are perfect for brightening up any occasion.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp lemon oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 zested lemon
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Argo® Corn Starch divided
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- yellow food coloring optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Cream together the butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- Add the egg, lemon extract, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix until light in color and creamy.
- Add in the dry ingredients (flour, 1 tbsp of Argo® Corn Starch, baking soda and salt), mix into the dough. Mix until completely combined. The dough will be soft.
- Mix in the yellow food coloring until you’ve achieved your desired color.
- Scoop the cookie dough out into 1 1/2 tbsp portions (#40 scoop).
- Roll first in the remaining granulated sugar and then in a mixture of the powdered sugar and remaining cornstarch.
- Arrange on a parchment or silicone lined cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake at 375° F for 7-10 minutes, until the cookies flatten, spread and begin to crackle.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
