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Easy Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe (without cake mix)

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by Kathleen Pope Sep 25, 2023

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Unlike other lemon cookie recipes, this Lemon Crinkle Cookie recipe is made without cake mix, using simple pantry ingredients. With fresh lemon flavor from real lemon juice and zest for the perfect light and tangy cookie. Lemon lovers unite!

With a slightly crisp edge and a soft center, these melt-in-your-mouth lemon cookies will become a year-round favorite. I opted to use less sugar in these cookies, which yield a puffier, more cakey cookie.

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Unlike lemon crinkle cake mix cookies, I love that these use basic pantry ingredients. Plus, easy instructions to make high-altitude lemon cookies and gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies.

I enjoy giving precise details in my recipe posts to lead my readers through any questions. If you’re just here for the printable recipe, use the Jump to Recipe to head straight there!

Why You Will Love this Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients | Nothing fancy is needed here, just your basic baking ingredients and fresh lemons.
  • Fresh | These pillowy lemon cookies taste like summer and sunshine!
  • Old Fashioned Recipe | As if she wrote a recipe card and made them herself, these easy lemon crinkle cookies will remind you of grandma.
  • Reminds me of Crumbl Lemon Crinkle Cookies only smaller and better. 
Lemon crinkle cookies on wooden tray.
  • Why You Will Love this Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe
  • Top Tip for Lemon Crinkles
  • Key Ingredients
  • How to Make Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies
    • Step 1 | Prep Your Ingredients
  • Fresh tips for the best lemon crinkle cookie recipe
    • Step 2 | Mix Wet ingredients
  • Pro Tips for the best lemon cookies
    • Step 3 | Add Dry Ingredients 
  • High-Altitude Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
  • Gluten-Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
  • Variations & Substitutions
  • Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • Crumbl Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • Best Lemon Facts
  • Recommended Tools
  • Storage Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What drinks to serve with Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • Best Salads to Serve with Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • Best Main Dishes to Serve with Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • More Recipes Made with Lemons
  • Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe (low-sugar)

Top Tip for Lemon Crinkles

All ovens heat at slightly different rates, and most ovens are off +/- 25 degrees. Use an external oven thermometer to determine your oven temperature ahead of time and adjust your oven temperature accordingly. 

Key Ingredients

Salted Butter | Room temperature. Real butter makes all the difference in flavor and texture in your baking. If using unsalted butter, increase kosher salt by ¼ teaspoon.

Sugar | Granulated sugar. I use all-natural cane sugar, you can certainly use white sugar. If a chewier cookie is desired, increase the sugar.

Eggs | Room temperature, large eggs. If you forget, please put the eggs in warm tap water (not hot) and allow to sit for 5-7 minutes.

Lemon | Real lemon zest is the best! Can you replace fresh lemon juice with bottled lemon juice? I suppose so, read more about that below in my FAQ’s. Note: One large fresh lemon should give you 2 ½ – 3 tablespoons of juice. I would plan on 2-3 to be on the safe side.

Vanilla Extract | Use the good stuff! If you’ve never made your own, try my vanilla extract recipe.

All-Purpose Flour | I use organic unbleached all-purpose flour in my baking; I like the texture it yields.

Powdered Sugar | Also called confectioners sugar or icing sugar. We roll the lemon cookie dough in this powdered sugar, which enhances the crinkle look of these cakey cookies. 

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How to Make Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Step 1 | Prep Your Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175° C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt and set aside.

In a small bowl, zest your lemon. In another small measuring cup, juice your lemon. I love this mini liquid measuring cup.

Fresh tips for the best lemon crinkle cookie recipe

  • Remember to zest the lemon before juicing, making sure only to zest the yellow parts, not going into the white bitter pith. 
  • Roll lemons on countertop using your hand before juicing into a small bowl. This will help loosen the juices.

Step 2 | Mix Wet ingredients

In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or mixing bowl with a hand mixer, cream (mix) the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides every few minutes with a rubber spatula.

Keep the mixer on medium speed and add the eggs. Mix the batter for 1-2 minutes or until the eggs are fully incorporated.

Add in the lemon juice, fresh lemon zest, and vanilla extract and mix until light and creamy, don’t worry if your batter looks a little curdled, it will all come together in the next step. 

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Cream the butter and sugar together
Add eggs and mix until fluffy.
Add eggs and beat until combined
Add lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla to batter.
Mix in lemon zest, juice and vanilla

Pro Tips for the best lemon cookies

  • If you forget to bring your eggs to room temperature, immerse the eggs in a bowl with warm (not hot) water for 5-7 minutes.
  • Make sure your butter isn’t too soft, warm kitchens can make butter softer than it should be which could result in flat cookies.
  • Rub the sugar and zest with your fingers for extra flavor until the mixture feels like wet sand. Cream lemon sugar and butter together as directed.

Step 3 | Add Dry Ingredients 

Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients mixing on low speed until just combined. Scrape sides if needed.

Using a small or medium cookie scoop or a large spoon, form cookie dough balls about 1½ inches in diameter. Roll each dough ball in a shallow bowl of powdered sugar until thoroughly coated. The cookie dough is pretty soft and sticky, if too much to roll, then place in fridge for 10-20 minutes and try again.

Place 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes. Be sure not to overbake!

Lemon crinkle cookie batter in bowl.
Mix flour in until just combined
Lemon crinkle cookies rolled in powdered sugar on baking sheet.
Roll cookie dough in powdered sugar

For best results, allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Keep an eye on your cookies as they are baking – the best cookies always appear slightly under-baked and will finish baking as they cool.

High-Altitude Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

  • Increase unbleached all-purpose flour by 2 tablespoons.
  • Decrease the baking soda to ¾ teaspoons.
  • Bake at 375°F (190° C) for 8-10 minutes.
Baked lemon crinkle cookies on baking sheet.

Gluten-Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

As with many of my recipes, I love to provide options to make our favorite recipes gluten-free! And these cookies are so simple to convert to a Gluten Free Lemon Crinkle Cookie!

  • Swap the Flour | Swap out the regular AP flour for a good Gluten Free AP Flour (my favorite).
  • Or use a combination of GF All purpose flour (1 ยผ cups) and either GF Almond Flour or Oat Flour (¾ cups for a total of 2 cups).
  • Bake at 350°F (175° C) and watch your cookies; gluten-free baked goods are better when slightly underbaked and allowed to cool on the baking sheet.

That’s it! Super simple to make gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies by substituting one key ingredient and you will have the best gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies around!

Variations & Substitutions

  • Add a teaspoon of lemon extract or a few drops of lemon oil to the dough for an extra burst of lemon flavor. Additionally, you can add 2 tablespoons of lemon zest for a natural flavor boost.
  • Experiment with different citrus fruits such as limes or oranges.
  • Chocolate crinkle cookies would be delicious; check back soon for more recipes!
  • Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies: Replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and replace eggs with flax eggs or your favorite vegan egg replacement.
  • White Chocolate Chips | Add ½-⅔ cup of good quality white chocolate chips. 
  • Food Coloring? If you want your lemon crinkle cookie recipe to be really yellow, then add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring into the cookie dough, but they don’t need it and that way you aren’t adding unwanted chemicals into the cookies. 
Lemon crinkle cookies on cooling rack.

Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These cookies are light, airy, cakey – not dense and chewy, similar to my Pumpkin cookies in texture. However; if you prefer a chewy and gooey lemon crinkle, then try these adjustments.

  • Reduce egg to 1 egg and 1 egg yolk
  • Increase sugar to ¾ cup
  • Chill the cookie dough for 1 hour before rolling and baking.
  • You can also try using melted and cooled butter.
  • Bake at 350° F (175° C) regardless of altitude.

Crumbl Lemon Crinkle Cookies

If Crumbl-sized cookies are desired, use a large cookie scoop and scoop heaping amounts of dough before rolling the lemon cookie dough balls into powdered sugar.

To help control the spread of these giant cookies, I would suggest only placing 5-6 cookies on lined baking sheets and chilling in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.

Love Crumbl Cookies? Try my famous copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies, these Crumbl Frosted Sugar Cookies, or these Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies. 

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Best Lemon Facts

  • How to Choose the Best Lemons | Choose lemons that are firm but yield to gentle pressure, with smooth, thinner skin. The lemon should not have blemishes, be pale or have any green; this indicates unripeness. Good lemons for juicing should be heavier relative to their size.
  • How Best to Store Lemons | Lemons stored on the counter look pretty but dry out within a week. Lemons stored in the fridge will last longer, about a week to 10 days; lemons stored in a sealed plastic bag last up to a month!
  • Zesting | It is much easier to zest your lemons before cutting in half to juice them. Wash and dry lemons before zesting, and do not zest too far down; the white part, called the pith, is bitter.
  • Juicing Lemons | To get more juice from your lemon, try ONE of these two tricks: 1) Place the lemon on a cutting board or counter and firmly roll with the palm of your hand until it starts to yield slightly, OR 2) Place lemon in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then roll and squeeze.
  • An average lemon contains about 2 ½ – 3 tablespoons of juice.

Lemon desserts are one of our favorites! Bright, citrusy, full of flavor! Try my Old-Fashioned Lemon Bars or this easy no-bake Lemon Ice Box Pie and enjoy any of these with my super lemon gelato. 

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Storage Tips

  • Store cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. Or, store cookies in the fridge for up to 7 days. Storing your cookies in the fridge will help prevent them from drying out as fast.
  • If you are preparing ahead of time, I recommend freezing the dough balls and then rolling them into powdered sugar after you take them out of the freezer to bake, rather than freezing the baked cookies.
  • However, you may freeze the baked cookies in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months, considering that powdered sugar might dissolve when you defrost them!
Stacked lemon crinkle cookies with fresh lemons behind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use bottled lemon juice in place of freshly squeezed lemon juice? 

Yes? Bottled lemon juice tends to have preservatives in it and can have off or chemical taste. Squeezing a couple of lemons is so simple and the zest adds amazing flavor to this lemon cookie recipe.

What if my dough is too sticky to roll? 

If your cookie dough is too sticky to roll, try chilling the dough for about 15 minutes. You can also add a little flour (1-2 tablespoons), but only a little bit of extra flour as it will change the texture of the cookie.

Why do my cookies spread too much during baking? 

The most common culprits in spreading cookies are: 1) Butter temperature: if your butter is too soft, that will impact your spread. 2) Oven temperature: make sure your oven is heating accurately, and if your first batch spreads too much, 3) Chill: pop your cookie dough balls into the fridge for 10 minutes before baking to firm the fat back up. 

Why are my cookies not crinkling?

Try baking one sheet of cookies at a time. Doing so ensures the top of each cookie will dry from exposure to heat, giving the cookie the crinkling effect as it spreads.

Hand holding lemon crinkle cookie with bite taken out.

What drinks to serve with Lemon Crinkle Cookies

  • Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini
  • Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
  • Best Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail Recipe (+ Mocktail)
  • White Hot Chocolate or this Christmas morning white chocolate chai.

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For a light and refreshing meal, try these delicious salads with your Lemon Crinkle Cookies:

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Best Main Dishes to Serve with Lemon Crinkle Cookies

The citrusy notes of the cookies complement a variety of dishes like this Coconut Lime Chicken Marinade or these other favorites.

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More Recipes Made with Lemons

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Be sure to thoroughly coat your cookies in powdered sugar because much of the sugar will dissolve into the cookie as it bakes. You will not get that classic crinkle look if you do not coat the dough with enough powdered sugar.

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Lemon crinkle cookies on cooling rack.

Easy Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe (low-sugar)

5 from 6 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 24 -30 servings
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Unlike other lemon cookie recipes, this Lemon Crinkle Cookie recipe is made without cake mix, using simple pantry ingredients. With fresh lemon flavor from real lemon juice and zest for the perfect low-sugar, light, and tangy cookie. 

Equipment

  • Small cookie scoop
  • Half Sheet Baking Pan & Cooling Rack

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • ½ cup salted butter room temperature
  • ½-1 cup granulated sugar I used all-natural cane sugar, increase for more chewy cookies
  • 2 large eggs room temperature (taken from fridge 20-30 minutes before baking)
  • 2 ½-3 tablespoons lemon juice about one large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Increase by 2 tablespoons for high altitude
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda decrease to ¾ teaspoons for high altitude
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon if using unsalted butter
  • ¼-½ cup powdered sugar for rolling cookie dough
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175° C). In a large mixing bowl, with an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, on medium-high speed cream the butter (½ cup) and sugar (½ cup) together until light and creamy.
  • Keep the mixer on medium speed and add the eggs (2 eggs). Mix the batter for 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are fully incorporated.
  • Add in the lemon juice (2 ยฝ -3 tablespoons), lemon zest (from one lemon), and vanilla (1 teaspoon) until light and creamy. The batter may look curdled after this step, don't worry it will all come together.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour (2 cups), baking soda (1 tsp), and salt (¼ tsp). Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Using a small or medium cookie scoop or a large spoon, form balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  • Roll each ball of dough in the powdered sugar until thoroughly coated place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet, for 8-12 minutes. for dryer, more cakey cookies, bake a little longer, for softer, less cakey bake on the lower side.
  • Allow the cookies to cool 2 minutes then, transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
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Notes

Storage | Store cookies on the counter in an airtight container 3-4 days. In fridge for up to 7 days and freeze up to 3 months. 
Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies
If you prefer a chewy and gooey lemon crinkle, try these adjustments:
Reduce to 1 egg
Increase sugar to ¾ cup
Chill the cookie dough for 1 hour before rolling and baking.
You can also try using melted and cooled butter.
Bake at 350° F (175° C) regardless of altitude.
High Altitude Lemon Crinkle Cookies
  • Increase unbleached all-purpose flour by 2 tablespoons
  • Decrease the baking soda to ¾ teaspoons
  • Bake in 375°F (190° C) for 8-10 minutes.
Gluten-Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Replace all-purpose flour with ½ cup for cup Gluten-Free all-purpose flour, I like King Arthur and ½ Almond Flour or Oat flour. When baking, watch your time, do not overbake gluten-free lemon crinkle cookies.
Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and replace eggs with flax eggs or your favorite vegan egg replacement.
Variations
  • Add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract or a few drops of lemon oil to the dough for an extra burst of lemon flavor. Additionally, you can add 2 tablespoons of lemon zest for a natural flavor boost.
  • Experiment with different citrus fruits such as limes or oranges.
  • Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies: Replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and replace eggs with your favorite vegan egg replacement.
  • White Chocolate Chips | Add ½-⅔ cup of good quality white chocolate chips. 
  • Food Coloring? If you want your lemon crinkle cookie recipe to be yellow, add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring into the cookie dough, but they don’t need it, and that way, you aren’t adding unwanted chemicals to the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Holly

    Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were so light and delicious! My dad loves lemon recipes and he was very pleased with these.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Love hearing that!!

      Reply
  2. Kristen

    Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are so good! The perfect lemon flavor.

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Sophie

    Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, these Easy Soft Lemon Crinkle Cookies are an absolute delight! I gave them a whirl, and they turned out to be a zesty burst of happiness in every bite

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Sophie!

      Reply
  4. Jess

    Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    Love the zesty lemon flavor! So good!

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Justine

    Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve only ever made crinkle cookies from cake mix, so it was nice to try them from scratch! They were perfect! Loved the lemon flavor.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  6. Liza

    Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    These lemon cookies are so citrusy and delicious, and they have the nicest soft, slightly chewy texture! A new favorite at our house!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      So glad you loved them.

      Reply

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