Monday, March 26, 2012

Lemon Crinkle Cookies


I found this recipe on LDS Living Site. It won the Cookies Recipe Contest. I must say they are good. I can see why they won. If you love lemon, you'll love these cookies.

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease light color baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. 
  3. Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest and lemon juice. Scrape sides and mix again.
  4. Mix in the salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour until just combined.
  5. Pour powdered sugar onto a plate.  
  6. Roll 1 inch balls in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet. 
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for about 2-5 minutes . Remove onto cooling rake.
  8. Makes about 2 dozen.

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