Description
Bright & Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a delightful burst of sunshine in every bite. These tender cookies melt in your mouth, combining zesty lemon flavor with a creamy texture, all coated in a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any occasion, they evoke fond memories of family gatherings and are sure to brighten even the gloomiest of days. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the creamed mixture, stirring until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling slightly before rolling in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg