Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies
Delightful holiday cookies with a zesty lemon filling and a sugary coat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
For the filling
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar for the filling
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest for the filling
- 1 pinch salt
For coating
- to taste tbsp extra powdered sugar for coating the cookies
Instructions
Preparation of the filling
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl.
- Once mixed, add 1½ cups powdered sugar, lemon juice, and ½ tsp lemon zest.
- Chill this filling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Making the cookie dough
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Add in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Mix in the flour and salt until well combined.
Forming cookies
- Take about a tablespoon of dough, flatten it out, add ½ tsp of the chilled filling into the center, and roll it into a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on a lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes after baking.
- Then, roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar, allow them to cool fully, and roll them in powdered sugar again for an extra sweet coating.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Chill the filling properly so it’s easier to scoop into the dough. For an extra lemony flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the dough or filling. Be careful not to overbake the cookies; they should remain soft in the center.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
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