Lemon Whippersnaps
Brighten your day with these Lemon Whippersnaps—soft, crackly cookies bursting with bold citrus flavor! Perfectly balanced with the tang of fresh lemon juice and zest, these delightful treats boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's achieved by rolling the dough in powdered sugar before baking. Ready in just 25 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious, thanks to their signature crinkle-top design. Whether you're serving them alongside a cup of tea or as a zesty addition to your dessert table, these Lemon Whippersnaps are sure to be a favorite for lemon lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the cookies have spread slightly and developed a crackled surface.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Lemon Whippersnaps with tea, coffee, or simply enjoy them as a sweet, citrusy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.0 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*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.
