Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Any Occasion
An easy recipe for delicious lemon cream snowball cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes, then roll in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg