Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat You’ll Love
Delight in these soft and buttery lemon cream snowball cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- 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 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt 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 or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes, then roll them in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a bit of lemon juice to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg