Lemon Crinkle Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in powdered sugar, then place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops are crackled. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.