Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat Recipe
A delightful and indulgent treat, these Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting
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 lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once out of the oven, allow the cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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