Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Directions

1. In a small bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt, and stir to combine.
2. Using a hand or stand mixer with a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
3. Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients in two batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
4. Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
6. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough; roll each in your hands to form a ball. Roll in powdered sugar to coat generously, then place on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes.
8. Let cool slightly on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.