Description
Delightfully light and tangy Lemon Snowball Cookies with a soft, buttery texture and a generous coating of powdered sugar that mimics fresh snow. Perfect for a refreshing twist on the classic snowball cookie, offering a bright lemon flavor in each bite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 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
Coating
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated to create a smooth base.
- Add Lemon and Salt: Mix in the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt thoroughly to distribute the citrus flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms without overworking it to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating perfect doneness.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them generously in powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, give them a second roll in powdered sugar to achieve the signature snowy coating for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Do not over-bake; cookies should be lightly golden on the edges but still soft inside.
- Let cookies cool before the second powdered sugar coating to ensure it sticks well.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best vibrant flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking and coated for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Snowball Cookies, lemon cookies, snowball cookies, powdered sugar cookies, lemon dessert, baked cookies, buttery cookies
