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Clementine Crinkle Cookies

Jennifer Young
These clementine crinkle cookies are so easy to make and so delicious, with a slight hint of citrus flavor and a sweet sugary glaze.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Total Time 21 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c butter softened
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste {or pure vanilla extract}
  • 1 egg
  • Juice from 1 clementine
  • Zest from 2 clementines
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour {may need to add a bit more if your clementine is extra juicy}
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla bean paste, egg, clementine juice and zest and mix thoroughly.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix together salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  • 4. Place powdered sugar into a small bowl. Roll dough into 1" balls and toss in powdered sugar to coat. Place 2"-3" apart on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 5. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the bottom is just beginning to get golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes and then move to a baking rack to cool completely.

Notes

Adapted from Whipperberry