This lemon crinkle cookies recipe has been brought to you in partnership with Becel. I was compensated for this post; however, all opinions expressed here are my own
Why buy a gift when you can bake one?
Remember when Christmas was simple? Okay, me neither, but ask your Grandma about her Christmases’ of long ago, back when every toy didn’t come with a cord, the elf on the shelf didn’t run rampant through the night and a thoughtful gift for the neighbour or teacher was some home-baked cookies. I don’t know why we’re so hard on ourselves these days. There’s no need to make Christmas PERFECT, regardless of how Pinterest worthy the pictures are, it already is, just by being with family and friends.
So while Christmas itself may not be simple, one element of it can be: gifting. This holiday season, consider baking from the heart and gifting your treats in pretty boxes. Better yet, think outside the box and get creative by piling some cookies up in mason jars or even tea cups or coffee mugs and then tie it all together with a pretty bow! It’s a great way to keep costs down and I think it adds a really personal touch to your gift giving. Besides, who can resist homemade cookies? Not me!
To make things even simpler, Becel has developed an expert-tested recipe that can create endless custom cookie options using your choice of mix-ins to suit your tastes! This Anything Goes Cookie Dough recipe is a big time saver – it’s the only recipe you’ll need to make endless treats. Last year I used the Becel Anything Goes Cookie Dough recipe to create a fun and delicious Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookie that the kids raved over! This year I’ve come up with a pretty Lemon Crinkle Cookie using the same recipe, and a few small tweaks.
Becel Anything Goes Cookie Dough
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup Becel® Buttery Taste margarine*
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large Naturegg™ Omega 3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
How to make
Preheat oven to 375°F (190° C).
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
Beat Becel® Buttery Taste margarine with sugars in large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Gradually add in flour mixture; beat just until blended.
Add your choice of mix in’s (i.e. chocolate chip, dried fruit, seeds, toffee bits, etc.). Drop by tablespoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets, 2-inches (5 cm) apart.
Bake 7 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool 2 minutes on wire rack; remove cookies from sheets and cool completely. Makes about 52 cookies
My boys and I love all things lemon so this year I decided to try a nice lemon cookie dough by adding a couple tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice and the zest from one lemon. Then I rolled the dough in some soft powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness! It’s a wonderful combination and if you find your sugar bakes off in the oven, go ahead and give it another sprinkle when it comes out of the oven.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation and origin of ingredients used.Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
48
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 78Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 80mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g 
No matter what you bake this holiday season, you can replace butter with margarine 1:1 in any recipe for an easy to use alternative ready to use straight from the fridge. I love that Becel® margarine has no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours and is made from simple blends of plant and seed oils.
For more inspiration on how to use the Becel Anything Goes Cookie Dough, visit Becel.ca where you’ll find amazing recipes for Chocolate Peppermint Spiral Cookies, Snickerdoodles and tons of gifting inspiration!
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I will have to give these a try
These look really yummy! I just love lemon 🙂
I love anything lemony and these look yummy!
These look so good! I’m definitely going to make them!
I will be trying these we enjoy anything with lemon
These sound delicious and just my taste too, I’ll have to see if I find time to make these before I head off for Christmas. 🙂
What a sweet cookie recipe! I love baking with lemon!
I just love lemon everything! I have to make these cookies!
Sounds good, I love lemon so these cookies would be great. I already use the Becel basic recipe and it is great!
Yum! These sound really good – different than the typical sweet cookie!
I was wondering when reading the recipe why they were called lemon when it didn’t state any. Lol always pays to keep reading. They look melt in your mouth
I made 1/2 a batch this am and they are delicious
Lemon flavored anything is my favorite, I know I will love this recipe!
I love lemons so these cookies would be my favourite
My husband would love these cookies as lemon is his favourite.
I do like the flavor of lemon so am sure these would taste delicious.
The kids totally love them we make them this am and they were gone before supper….lol
I love lemon cookies and your recipe looks and sounds extra yummy, can’t wait to try them, thanks!
These look good I will try these recipe and roll the cookies in powdered sugar and roll. I usually just sprinkle some on top
love the anything goes idea ! this one is a keeper for sure ! saving this link to my recipes folder
love lemon cookies! Great recipe!
Thing of making these for my mother she loves lemon desserts.
Yummy – I totally needed a new cookie recipe to try over the holidays!!! This looks perfect 🙂
Cookies are one of the best gifts for non bakers!
love cookies I am going to make these
Ooohhh lemon is such a nice switch from the usual holiday cookies!
I can’t wait to try these, I love anything lemon!
I love anything lemon, particularly in cookies and cakes. This would be fab recipe for a Christmas cookie exchange.
Yum! I love lemon and I think I will probably love these Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Thank you so much for these cookies.
I would love these. I’m going to try them for New Years because they look festive.
I’ve not got around to making these yet. I did make Tablet, which is a Scottish fudge like stuff – it didn’t work out as expected but did taste pretty good anyway. Next are potato cakes, must make the tonight as I can practically already taste them. 🙂
This look delicious. I just started to appreciate the taste of lemon in desserts this year and now I am
Obsessed. I will have to try this recipee.
I have made these before and they are so delicious
I’ve never seen lemon cookies before but they look yummy
These cookies look really good! They’d make a great holiday cookie as an alternative to the usual rich cookies we make!