Description
Lemon Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with bright lemon flavor! Coated in powdered sugar for that classic snowball look, these cookies are the perfect mix of tangy and sweet, ideal for holiday baking or a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for the dough)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Lemon and Salt: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar. Once cooled, roll again for an extra snowy coating.
Notes
- For a burst of color and flavor, add a touch of fresh lemon zest to the top of each cookie after rolling in powdered sugar.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer cookie, chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- These cookies freeze well—just thaw at room temperature and re-roll in powdered sugar if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg