Description
Lemon snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats with a delightful lemon flavor and a sweet powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon snowball cookies, lemon cookies, dessert recipes