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Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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These Lemon Poppy Seed Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a charming crinkled appearance. Soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, they are sure to brighten your day!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Fresh Lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup Poppy Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar (Powdered Sugar)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Workspace: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavor: Reduce the mixer speed to medium. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, beating until just combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be soft.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2-3 hours.
  7. Prepare for Rolling: While the dough chills, place a small amount of granulated sugar in one shallow bowl and a generous amount of confectioners' sugar in a second, deeper bowl.
  8. Scoop and Roll: Once the dough is chilled, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then roll in granulated sugar (if using) and coat generously in confectioners' sugar.
  9. Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set.
  10. Cool and Enjoy: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Keywords: Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the perfect crinkle. Be generous with the powdered sugar coating for the best results.

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