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Citrusy, crisp edges and fluffy centres; these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are the perfect bake for Spring time. These will fill your kitchen with gorgeous lemon aromas and provide a great alternative for those who prefer fruity flavours to chocolate.
These cookies are great to keep handy for guests, or to give as a little gift to cheer up a friend. They are so pretty and are sure to brighten your Instagram feed! These cookies really do need a little fridge time before baking, so either stick to the 30 minutes if you’re keen to get these on the counter or feel free to make ahead and leave in the fridge overnight/whilst at work for the best treat.
When you roll these babies into icing sugar, don’t pat any off/try to remove any – it will look like a lot. The resulting cookie gets those perfect little clouds of icing sugar that give them their distinctive look! Once these have cooled, if you have any left, they will store in an airtight container for up to 5 days! (Alternatively freeze the dough prior to baking/post bake, for several months!).
I bake these Lemon Crinkle Cookies on classic sheet pans (like these) and always opt for silicone baking mats (these are the ones I use) as they’re better for the planet! For more cookie recipes, check out these Ferrero Rocher Cookies or these Chocolate Brownie Cookies. For more baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 110 g Butter Softened
- 170 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 Medium Egg
- 1 Lemon Juice and Zest
- 1 tsp Lemon Extract Optional
- 225 g Plain Flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- Yellow Food Colouring Optional
- 50 g Icing Sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed – until fully incorporated (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg, lemon juice, zest, extract and food colour (if using) and combine again.
- To this, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a little salt. Fold this all together until just combined. Then put in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line 2 large baking trays.
- Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl. Use a tablespoon to scoop cookie dough balls, put into the icing sugar and roll. Place straight onto a lined baking sheet and press down a little. Repeat for all dough.
- Bake for 12-14 Minutes – until the edges are just golden brown, as they'll continue to bake. Remove and let cool on a wire rack before eating!
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