Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Treat for Any Occasion
Delightful lemon cream snowball cookies that melt in your mouth are the perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool before rolling them in powdered sugar and then coconut flakes.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute half of the lemon juice with lime juice.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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