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Springtime Lemon Lavender Crinkle Cookies

These delightful springtime crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and burst with the bright flavors of lemon and delicate floral notes of lavender. Their signature powdered sugar coating creates a beautiful "cracked" appearance, perfect for any spring gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest from 1-2 large lemons
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Lavender Extract (or 1 tsp culinary lavender buds, finely ground)
  • 2-3 drops Purple Food Coloring optional, for vibrant color
For Rolling
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Shallow Bowl
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon extract, lavender extract, and purple food coloring (if using) until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2-3 hours. Chilling is essential for the cookies to hold their shape and develop good crinkles.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Place the powdered sugar in a small, shallow bowl.
  3. Scoop out dough in 1-inch balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each ball thoroughly in the powdered sugar until completely coated. The thicker the coating, the more pronounced the crinkles will be.
  4. Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers still look soft. The cookies will spread and the powdered sugar will crack.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best crinkles, ensure your dough is well-chilled. Don't skimp on the powdered sugar coating; a generous layer helps create that distinct cracked appearance. If you don't have lavender extract, you can use finely ground culinary lavender buds, but start with a smaller amount (e.g., 1/2 teaspoon) and adjust to taste, as the flavor can be quite potent. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.