Description
Soft, buttery snowball cookies kissed with bright lemon flavor and a creamy twist perfectly tender and dusted with powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
For coating:
1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Zest of 1 lemon (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cornstarch.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
9. Once cooled completely, roll again for a snowy coating.
10. Sprinkle with extra lemon zest before serving, if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
For an extra lemony touch, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough.
Perfect for holiday cookie trays or as a bright winter treat with tea!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon snowball cookies, lemon butter cookies, holiday cookies, meltaway cookies, lemon desserts