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Lemon-Infused Colorful Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These vibrant Crinkle Cookies bring a delightful twist to classic lemon-flavored treats with a colorful crinkle finish. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or anytime you want a cheerful, tangy bite-sized dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 36 servings

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter (softened, Salted Sweet Cream)
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 4 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour

Coloring and Coating

  • Wilton Color Right Food Coloring – Pink, Blue, Yellow, Purple
  • ½-1 cup Powdered Sugar (to roll the cookie dough in)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well until the dough becomes fluffy and lighter in texture.
  3. Add Lemon Flavor: Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest thoroughly until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Add Baking Powder: Stir in the baking powder to help the cookies rise and become light.
  5. Add Flour: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, about one-third at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  6. Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into four portions. Use Wilton Color Right Food Coloring to tint each portion in pink, yellow, blue, and purple colors.
  7. Refrigerate Dough: Wrap the colored dough portions and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up, making it easier to handle when shaping.
  8. Shape and Sugar Coat: After chilling, roll the dough from each color into small balls, then roll these balls in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
  9. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies have spread slightly and cracked on top, creating the signature crinkle effect.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for better creaming with sugar.
  • Adjust powdered sugar quantity depending on how thick you want the sugar coating.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should be soft and chewy inside.
  • The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours if needed before baking.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats on baking sheets to prevent sticking.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert/Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/lemon-infused-colorful-crinkle-cookies-recipe/