Description
Deliciously light and buttery cookies bursting with lemon flavor, perfect for any gathering or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix well.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in size and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely and roll them in powdered sugar again for a snowy effect.
- Serve and enjoy your festive cookies!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can drizzle lemon glaze on top, or try variations like Chocolate Lemon Snowballs or Lemon Coconut Snowballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American