Lemon Snowflake Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly zesty Lemon Snowflake Cookies, a citrusy twist on the classic crinkle cookie! Bursting with the bright flavors of fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies offer a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a dazzling "snowflake" crackled surface thanks to a generous powdered sugar coating. Quick and easy to make, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time before baking them to golden perfection. Perfect for holidays, summer gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these lemon cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Store them in an airtight container for up to five days to keep the citrusy joy going!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 count Large eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until combined.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball.
Generously coat each dough ball in powdered sugar, rolling to ensure an even coating.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a cracked 'snowflake' appearance.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.6 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 323.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 469 mg | 10% | |
*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.
