Lemon Luscious Snow Cap Cookies
Brighten up your cookie tray with these irresistibly soft and tangy Lemon Luscious Snow Cap Cookies! Bursting with fresh lemon juice and zest, these citrusy delights are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, creating their signature "snow-capped" crackled tops. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies balance sweet and tart flavors perfectly, making them a standout treat. The dough requires a quick chill to ensure the cookies hold their shape, resulting in that flawless crinkle effect. Perfect for holidays, tea parties, or anytime your sweet tooth craves something refreshing, these lemon crinkle cookies are destined to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling is essential for easier handling and to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of chilled dough and roll it into a ball between your hands.
Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the cracks have formed on top. The cookies should remain soft and not browned.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these bright, tangy, and sweet Lemon Luscious Snow Cap Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 108.8 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 540.9 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
