Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for Home Baking
The perfect combination of citrus and sweetness, these Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies melt in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg