How to Make Zesty Lemon Snickerdoodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving a sweet and tangy treat? Look no further than these zesty lemon snickerdoodles! These cookies are a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle, with the addition of bright and citrusy lemon flavor that will make your taste buds sing. With a soft and chewy texture and a burst of refreshing lemon, these cookies are bound to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

Snickerdoodles are a beloved cookie for good reason - their cinnamon sugar coating and soft, pillowy text...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets and set aside.
  • Beat 1 1/4 cups sugar, butter, and oil together until creamy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl. Sift until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture in 2 batches, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Shape the cookie dough into walnut-sized balls and roll them in the sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. Space cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the snickerdoodles to cool on the baking sheets for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 42mg