Lemon Snowball Cookies

A cookie with a bite taken out of it in a small dish.

5 from 2 votes

Lemon Snowball cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is flavored with lemon resulting in a buttery, sweet cookie with a slightly tart and tangy flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon, snowball cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 193cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $3

Equipment

Oven adjusted to center rack position
baking sheet
parchment paper
cookie scoop
Plastic wrap
Stand Mixer *fitted with paddle attachment

Ingredients

Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (not melted)
1 cup powdered sugar divided
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour

Coating

¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the salt, zest, and extracts. Reduce the mixer speed and gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Scrape the dough down, remove it and place it in plastic wrap to chill.
Chill for 2 hours time to firm the dough.
Once chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet with 2" of space between each dough ball.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Gently toss cookies in the remaining powdered sugar to coat.
Store cookies in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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