Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup butter, softened
• • 1 cup granulated sugar
• • 2 eggs
• • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• • Zest of 2 lemons
• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 2 cups all-purpose flour
• • 2 teaspoons baking powder
• • 1/4 teaspoon salt
• • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
2. Step 2: Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour until firm.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll generously in powdered sugar.
6. Step 6: Place on a lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
7. Step 7: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring. The crinkles will form as they cool.