Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, and full of lemon flavor, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies will brighten your day. They’re the perfect sweet and tart cookie for the summertime but also make an excellent holiday cookie. You won’t believe how these pillowy soft, crinkle cookies will melt in your mouth. I packed this recipe with lemon flavor and it is a must make cookie for lemon lovers!

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[musicroom]

A dear friend for whom I make lemon pies on a regular basis just went to the nursing home this week and has no fridge access ..I hope this will help her get her "lemon fix" and brighten the transition. Your recipes always seem to arrive at JUST the right time! Thanks for what you do to make the world a better place!

[patrickdaugherty]

If you roll the cookies in granulated sugar first, then roll them in the powdered sugar, the powdered sugar won't dissolve (as much). The granulated sugar acts as a barrier that protects the powdered sugar from being absorbed by the wet cookie dough.

[onlyinparadise]

You have to roll them in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar for the best crinkle effect. 🍋

[WendyS]

Gosh… in the past week, I made your coconut cupcakes, chocolate chip muffins, and banana chocolate chip muffins, all to the delight of family and friends. I was ready for a new cookie recipe and this fits the bill! Thanks, John - can’t wait to receive your cookbook!!

[abigails]

I love love lOVE that you give grams and cups/tbsp at the same time.

[cpamom-]

Just made these lemon delights: they do not disappoint! I scaled the online recipe to make 48, but they yielded about 100 since I made them about a tablespoon each. 16 to a sheet to cook. Pillowed perfectly. Don't overdo when rolling; think this is why other bakers cookies are flat Lightly roll 8-10 times just enough to achieve spheres. Also left all 16 spheres in sugar then when transferring to sheet, rerolled and HEAPED each with sugar. Perfect crinkles! I cooled my trays in the freezer for about 6 minutes between batches and the unused dough in fridge Used zest from 2.5 fair sized lemons. Next time will use 3. I think working the zest into the sugar is the game changer for this cookie as you counsel John. Bravo!

[keylas]

0:00 GALLETAS CRUJIENTES DE LIMON FACILES DE HACER
Ingredientes:
1 taza (200 gramos) de azúcar granulada
1 cucharada de ralladura de limón
1/2 cucharadita de sal
1/4 taza (60 ml) de jugo de limón fresco
2 huevos grandes
1/2 taza (113 gramos) de mantequilla sin sal derretida
1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla
2 1/3 tazas (280 gramos) de harina para todo uso
1/2 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio
3/4 taza (98 gramos) de azúcar en polvo

Preparación:
0:07 1. En un tazón grande, mezcle el azúcar, la ralladura de limón y la sal. Para darle más sabor, frote el azúcar y la ralladura con los dedos hasta que la mezcla se sienta como arena mojada. Batir la mantequilla derretida, los huevos, el jugo de limón y el extracto de vainilla hasta que estén bien combinados.
3:31 2. En un tazón pequeño, mezcle la harina y el bicarbonato de sodio. Vierta la mezcla de harina sobre la mezcla de azúcar y mezcle hasta que esté bien combinado. Cubra y refrigere por lo menos 4 horas o hasta 12 horas.
7:25 3. Precaliente el horno a 350°F. Cubra 2 bandejas para hornear galletas con papel para hornear.
5:13 4. Agregue el azúcar en polvo a un tazón pequeño y déjelo a un lado.
5:38 5. Saque 12 bolas de la masa para galletas fría usando una cuchara con resorte de 1 ½ cucharada. (Puede usar una cucharada colmada si no tiene una cuchara con resorte). Cubra y coloque la masa restante nuevamente en el refrigerador.
5:48 6. Haga rodar la masa entre las palmas de las manos para formar bolas suaves. Cubra cada bola de masa muy bien con el azúcar en polvo y colóquela a 1 1/2 pulgadas de distancia en una bandeja para hornear forrada.
7:25 7. Hornee durante 12 a 14 minutos o hasta que la parte superior se agriete y los bordes inferiores comiencen a dorarse. Deje enfriar en la bandeja durante 2 minutos, luego transfiera las galletas a una rejilla y deje que se enfríen por completo. Repita el proceso de sacar y hornear con la masa restante. Las galletas se pueden almacenar en un recipiente hermético hasta por 5 días.

[mariajhem_]

white sugar - 1 cup
zest of lemons - 2
salt - 1/2 tsp
lemon juice - 1/4 cup
2 room temp eggs
unsalted, melted butter - 1/2 cup
vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
flour - 2 & 1/3 cups
baking soda - 1/2 tsp

Combine

[ohiokat]

Thank you! It's so refreshing to finally see this recipe made from scratch and not a cake mix shortcut. Can't wait to try it out!

[vanessaangel]

I’m also a “lemonaholic” lol so loved making these with my husband! Unfortunately ours didn’t come out as yellow but still amazing cookies! Gotta try your lemon bars next! Thanks for these delicious recipes, John!

[sohardsea]

I made this cookie for my Granddaughters girl scout cookie exchange. I used almond flour for a gluten free treat...and they were a huge hit with everyone

[bananoxaloni]

Oh my god.. They are PERFECT!! And I didn't even leave them in the fridge for 4 hours... I put them in the freezer for an hour, cause I can't wait!! But oh my.. They are PERFECT!! ❤❤

[docmckennedi]

I'm in culinary school right now I will be doing the pastry side next semester I can't wait to show what I have learned from you. I love to bake but im pretty basic. Since i have been watching your videos my skills have been leveling up.🥰

[xingyushe]

Thank you! The lemon tree on my front yard is producing such a ridiculous amount of lemons, I have been looking for a recipe like this 😍

[lindakochis]

Just finished baking these delicious The lemon favor hits at the end fabulous

[ZenaHerbert]

I made these tonight and they are completely splendid. Thank you for an excellent recipe. All good wishes from England.

[dianethompson]

I bake weekly for my mom and the other residents in a small skilled facility. This will be a great addition! Thank you for all the great recipes!

[maureensurdez]

Oh Man! Your recipes are like the best of my mom's 1950-80 special treats we all loved. I am really getting recipes for things like chocolate crinkle cookies. Now I see you have a recipe for lemon crinckle...amazing. I can't wait to try those.

[Whitechai]

Made these! Fudgy and delicious! Next time I'd definitely add more lemon zest and juice cause I like a bit more of a kick, and reduce the flour a little.

[oneitalia]

John, you saved me yesterday!!! Your buttercream frosting was the perfect amount I needed to finish up the cake without using Pasteurized Egg Whites (like "Sugar Geek Show Liz Merek's recipe) Her recipe is nice but I ran out of egg there you were with your simple recipe....so....THANK YOU SO