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Springtime Crinkle Cookies: A Burst of Lemon Sunshine in Every Bite

Springtime Crinkle Cookies
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There’s something special about the sweet aroma of lemon baking in the oven—it instantly brings warmth and happiness! These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy goodness, all wrapped up in a delightful pastel crunch. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or just a sweet pick-me-up. And the best part? No cake mix—just homemade magic! Try them today and let us know your favorite color.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (salted sweet cream)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Wilton Color Right Food Coloring (pink, blue, yellow)
  • ½–1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling the dough)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until the dough is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate Lemon Flavor: Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Add Baking Powder: Mix in the baking powder.
  5. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing in one-third at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  6. Color the Dough: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Use food coloring to tint each portion:
    • Pink: 3 drops of pink
    • Blue: 3 drops of blue
    • Yellow: 3 drops of yellow
    • Purple: 3 drops of pink + 1 drop of blue
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough portions and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Shape and Roll: Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  10. Bake: Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best lemon flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • Don’t overbake! The cookies should be soft in the center and slightly crisp on the edges.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.

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