Lemon Snowball Cookies
Delicate and buttery, these lemon-infused snowball cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture and are cloaked in a sweet layer of powdered sugar. They require no dough chilling and deliver bright citrus flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups 180 grams powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup 230 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 and 1/4 cups 280 grams all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 3–4 drops yellow food coloring
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, or in a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, blend the softened butter with ½ cup (60 grams) of the powdered sugar until creamy and smooth, about 1–2 minutes. Reserve the remaining 1 cup for rolling.
- Incorporate the lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, combining until the dough forms evenly. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. For a touch of color, fold in the yellow food coloring until just integrated.
- Scoop out portions of dough using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, roll into balls, and arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake each sheet separately for 14–15 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
- After baking, let the cookies rest for 5–10 minutes. While still warm, coat them in the reserved powdered sugar. Once fully cooled, roll them again in the sugar for a final snowy finish.
Notes
To maintain freshness, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
For extended storage, freeze cookies in a sealed bag or container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature and, if desired, dust with more powdered sugar before serving.
For extended storage, freeze cookies in a sealed bag or container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature and, if desired, dust with more powdered sugar before serving.