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Pink Crinkle Lemon Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring until evenly mixed.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll each one in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed, cracked on top, and just set around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.