Description
These delightful Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are tiny bites of sunshine that bring a burst of citrusy flavor to your festive celebrations. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack, then dust them generously with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping. For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough. You can also roll the cooled cookies in a mixture of powdered sugar and finely grated lemon zest for a zesty twist.