Description
Soft, delicate, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, these Bright Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a dreamy treat perfect for winter gatherings or cozy moments at home. With a tender buttery crumb and a hidden zesty lemon cream center, they melt in your mouth and look like festive snowballs thanks to a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast cookie, easy dessert idea, or just the best lemon-flavored food idea this season, these cookies will brighten your baking tray and your taste buds.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and granulated sugar until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture until dough forms.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, flatten, and place 1/2 teaspoon of lemon filling in the center. Wrap dough around filling and roll into a ball.
5. Place cookie balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
7. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
8. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar. Dust again before serving if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor—both zest and juice.
Be sure to completely seal the dough around the filling to prevent leaks.
Double-dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a snowy, festive look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg