These cookies in the image are lemon crinkle cookies — soft, chewy, citrusy, and rolled in powdered sugar before baking to get that beautiful cracked look. Here’s a great recipe:
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• Yellow food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
1. Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until well combined. If using, add a few drops of yellow food coloring.
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