Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option while margarine can reduce costs.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index while white sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients; cake flour can be cheaper depending on the brand.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar can be used for cost savings.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to a large bowl.

Zest 1-2 lemons to get about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and add to the sugar.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the sugar and zest mixture.

Use your hands to work the lemon zest into the sugar until it turns a light pastel color.

Roll the lemons to release juice, then slice and juice them to get 1/4 cup of lemon juice, making sure there are no seeds.

Add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter and mix until combined.

Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 and 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, whisking to combine.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, prepare to roll the cookies by adding 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to a medium bowl.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.

Use a 1 and 1/2 tablespoon scoop to portion out the dough, rolling each portion into a ball.

Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar, then place them on the baking sheets.

For a crinkle effect, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time before baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes until they show a signature crinkle look and the bottoms are just starting to take color.

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