Name: Lemon Snickerdoodles
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup white whole-wheat flour; 4 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 0.75 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 1 large egg; 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract

Lemon Snickerdoodles

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This spin on snickerdoodles packs a bright lemony punch. The sugar on the outside creates such a crisp, sweet crust to contrast the soft, pillowy inside.

Melissa Gray

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup white whole-wheat flour
4 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, lemon zest, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl.
Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. With the mixer running, add egg and vanilla, beating until just combined. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.
Place the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Using a 1 1/2-inch scoop, portion the dough into about 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and roll in the sugar to coat. Shake off any excess sugar and place the balls 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 1 sheet at a time until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges and set in the center, 11 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

To make ahead

Store between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121	Calories
6g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Serving Size 1 cookie
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Vitamin A 191IU	4%
Sodium 94mg	4%
Potassium 42mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.