Lemon Crinkle Cookies

24m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 1 cup of sugar, zest of 2 lemons, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Massage to extract lemon flavor.
  2. 2Melt 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan until bubbles turn small.
  3. 3Add 2 eggs to the sugar mixture and mix well.
  4. 4Stir in melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
  6. 6Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  7. 7Refrigerate the dough overnight.
  8. 8Roll dough into golf-ball-sized balls.
  9. 9Coat each ball in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
  10. 10Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 lemons lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0 granulated sugar
  • 0 powdered sugar

Equipment

bowlgraterwhiskpanbaking sheet