Description
Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats bursting with bright lemon flavor. These soft, buttery cookies are coated in powdered sugar, making them a perfect sweet snack or dessert to brighten any day.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Coating
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully combined to infuse the dough with bright citrus flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms, suitable for shaping into balls.
- Shape Cookies: Form the dough into small balls and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet to prevent sticking during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are done but still soft inside.
- Cool and Coat: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. While still warm, roll them in powdered sugar to create a snowy coating.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- The cookies will be delicate when warm, so handle them gently when rolling in powdered sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and softness.
- You can adjust lemon juice and zest to taste for a stronger lemon flavor.
- Cooling thoroughly before serving will help the sugar coating adhere and prevent mess.
