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Flavorful Brown Butter Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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Soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies with a rich brown butter flavor and a crackly powdered sugar crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir continuously as it bubbles and foams until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cooled brown butter. Whisk until smooth and slightly glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add egg and flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated and creamy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  8. Form cookie balls: Scoop dough with a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  9. Bake: Place coated dough balls on baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft, forming the crinkle effect.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance texture. Do not overmix flour to keep cookies tender. Powdered sugar coating is essential for the signature crinkle look and added sweetness. Dough can be frozen as balls and baked from frozen with extra baking time.

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