Description
Bright & Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats that combine the zesty freshness of lemon with a sweet, buttery base. Rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies radiate sunshine and cheer, making them perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, they’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering or enjoyed as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the mixture; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop out dough balls about an inch in diameter and roll smooth.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling each in powdered sugar. For extra sweetness, repeat after they have cooled completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg