Best 6 Lemon Lime Crackle Cookies Recipes

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Calling all lemon and lime enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on a delectable journey with our tantalizing Lemon Lime Crackle Cookies. These delightful treats are a symphony of citrusy flavors, featuring a zesty lemon-lime dough studded with bursts of tangy lemon and lime zest. But wait, there's more! We're also serving up a zesty alternative – Lemon Lime White Chocolate Crackle Cookies. Get ready to experience a harmonious blend of sweet and sour as white chocolate chips join the citrus party. Both recipes offer a delightful crackly exterior and a soft, chewy interior that will leave you craving more. So, grab your aprons and preheat your ovens because it's time to indulge in a citrusy sensation like no other.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES



Lemon Crinkle Cookies image

Delicious, chewy cookies with loads of lemon flavor and a crinkle effect.

Provided by hantie96

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 drop yellow food coloring, or as desired
¾ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until creamy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest and juice, and yellow food coloring. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix once more, making sure everything is combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate cookie dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or spoon into roughly 1 1/2-inch rounds. Slightly flatten cookies to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Pour powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Place flattened rounds in powdered sugar and cover until well coated. Remove with a fork or spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are no longer glossy and have a matte look, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

LEMON CRINKLE CAKE MIX COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemon Crinkle Cake Mix Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lemon cake mix, oil, eggs, powdered sugar

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package lemon cake mix
⅓ cup oil
2 eggs
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or your hand, form golf ball-sized balls of cookie dough and transfer to a bowl of powdered sugar.
  • Cover dough ball in powdered sugar and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 15 grams

CRACKLE COOKIES



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Because these cookies crack on top, my granddaughter thinks I make a mistake when I bake them-until she takes a bite! They're very close to my Mama's wonderful chocolate cookie recipe. -Ruth Cain, Hartselle, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. With sugared hands, shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON-LIME BUTTER COOKIES



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I was looking for a light cookie that would freeze and travel well and couldn't find one, so I created these. They are so good you won't be able to eat just one.-Brenda Brooks, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in citrus zest and lemon juice. Gradually beat in flour., Shape into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 16-19 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES



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These cookies are bright with sweet lemony flavor, thanks to plenty of lemon zest, lemon juice and a generous coating of confectioners' sugar. The key to success with these cookies is chilling the dough before rolling it into balls. This helps slow down the spreading, giving the tops a chance to crinkle and crack during baking. Tossing the chilled dough balls in granulated sugar before coating in confectioners' sugar also helps the coating adhere, so the cookies are sweet and crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy inside.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
6 to 8 drops yellow food coloring, optional (for brighter yellow color)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat 1 cup of the granulated sugar and the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg and beat until incorporated. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and food coloring if using and beat until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in another small bowl. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls. Toss each ball in the granulated sugar, then in the confectioners' sugar, coating it generously and thoroughly. Arrange the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets (you should have 24 balls). Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Position the oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until the cookies spread, the tops crack and the edges are firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CRISP LEMON COOKIES



Crisp Lemon Cookies image

These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the top is the fantastic finishing touch. -Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4.5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with glass, redipping in sugar as needed., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 11-13 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted vanilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cookies to spread evenly and bake properly.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help the cookies to bake evenly.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help the cookies to set and prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Lemon-lime crackle cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their bright citrus flavor and crackly texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. Using high-quality materials, such as fresh lemons and limes, will help to create the best-tasting cookies. Additionally, allowing the dough to fully chill before baking will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much. Be sure to not overmix the dough, as this can result in tough and dense cookies. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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