Description
Lemon snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies for a few minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon snowball cookies, lemon cookies, dessert cookies