Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat You’ll Love
Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, perfect for those who enjoy a tangy yet sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before rolling them in the extra powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, consider adding more lemon zest.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg