Description
Bright & Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that will brighten your day. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies pack a punch of zesty lemon flavor and are generously dusted with powdered sugar, resembling little snowballs. Perfect for any gathering, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Form small balls of dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for about 10 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg