Lemon Snowballs
Brighten your cookie tray with the zesty charm of Lemon Snowballs—delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are bursting with fresh lemon flavor! These citrus-infused delights are made with creamy butter, fragrant lemon zest, and a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet treat. Their tender, crumbly texture comes from a blend of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, while a generous coating of powdered sugar lends them their "snowball" appearance, adding a festive touch that's perfect for holidays or special occasions. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short 12-minute bake, these cookies are an effortless way to add a refreshing twist to your dessert repertoire. Experience the magic of Lemon Snowballs—a cookie that's as light as air yet packed with bold citrus flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 120 grams Additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and 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 2-3 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cool, roll them generously in the additional powdered sugar to coat them fully. For an extra snowy effect, roll them a second time.
Store the Lemon Snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.0 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.9 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.0 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
