Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Name: Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/3 cup honey; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Everyone loves the citrusy, zingy flavor of classic lemon crinkle cookies. Make these soft, flavorful treats for holidays, bake sales, baby showers and more.

Ingredients

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Beat in egg, honey and lemon extract until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients; stir until well combined. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 69 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.