Description
Bright & Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat to brighten your day. With their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a zesty lemon flavor, these cookies are sure to bring joy to any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply enjoying a rainy afternoon, this delightful recipe will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, shape into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg