This genius technique for the best lemon crinkle cookies from Jesse Szewczyk is all about utilizing preserved lemons. Popular in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, this ingredient is used instead of salt and gives the classic cookies a robust, intense lemony flavor and subtle salty bite. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3EFn8MAPREP TIME: 2 hours 45 minutesCOOK TIME: 15 minutesMAKES: 22 cookiesINGREDIENTS1 stick (8 tablespoons/113g) unsalted butter, softened1 1/3 cups (267g) granulated sugar, divided2 tablespoons (20g) chopped preserved lemon peel (see Note)2 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups spooned and leveled all-purpose flour (320g)1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 cup (75g) confectioners’ sugarSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.