These delightful "snowball" cookies feature my all-time favorite ingredient, ensuring they disappear quickly in our household!

 


Lemon Snowball Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 stick of softened unsalted butter

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the coating:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice powder

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.

In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon zest.

Gradually incorporate the flour until the mixture is well combined.

Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for approximately 13 minutes or until lightly browned.

For the coating:

Sift together powdered sugar and lemon juice powder in a bowl.

Once baked, let the cookies cool briefly, then roll them in the sugar coating.

Allow them to cool completely before rolling them in sugar once more.

Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy the irresistible tangy flavor of Lemon Snowball Cookies paired with a hot drink or as a delightful standalone dessert. Their exquisite appearance and refreshing taste make them the perfect treat for any special occasion.