Description
Lemon cream snowball cookies are a delightful treat with a tangy lemon flavor and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cream snowball cookies, lemon cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert