Lemon Crinkles

Lemon Crinkles
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    49

These delightful Lemon Crinkles are a modern twist on a beloved classic, offering a burst of citrusy sunshine with a subtle hint of warming ginger. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a satisfyingly soft and chewy texture.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    37 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and lemon zest until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Pour the granulated sugar onto a small plate. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the top of each ball into the sugar, pressing gently to adhere. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Arrange the sugared dough balls, sugared-side up, on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear dry and cracked. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract to the wet ingredients.
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temperature slightly before rolling into balls.
For a softer cookie, bake for the shorter time; for a crispier cookie, bake for the longer time.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Giles Dach

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Robert Kessler

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly.

  • Mekhi Lockman

    I added a little extra lemon zest, and they were even better!

  • Maynard Jerde

    These cookies are amazing! The ginger adds such a nice warmth to the lemon flavor.

  • Kiera Nienow

    My family loved these! They were gone in a day.

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