Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: Easy Recipe for a Fresh Treat
Delightfully tangy and sweet, Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup additional confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until gently browned.
- Allow to cool slightly, then roll in confectioners’ sugar while still warm.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add a few drops of lemon juice to the batter.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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