A Big Dose of Lime Snowball Cookies
Transform your holiday baking with “A Big Dose of Lime Snowball Cookies”—a citrusy twist on the classic snowball cookie recipe! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the buttery richness of traditional snowballs with the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice and lime zest, creating a refreshing flavor that’s sure to stand out on any dessert table. Finely chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a double coating of powdered sugar gives them their signature snowy look. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready to enjoy after a quick bake, these tangy treats are the perfect addition to your cookie repertoire. Whether for festive gatherings or everyday indulgence, these lime-infused snowball cookies bring a burst of flavor to every sweet bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 120 grams finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 150 grams additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Mix in the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly to combine.
Fold in the finely chopped pecans or walnuts, ensuring the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
While the cookies are still slightly warm, roll each one in the additional powdered sugar to coat them completely. Let them cool on a wire rack.
Once fully cooled, roll the cookies a second time in powdered sugar for that characteristic 'snowball' appearance.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.2 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.1 g | 606% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.1 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
