Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies
Delightful cookies filled with a creamy lemon filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest Freshly grated for best flavor.
For the lemon filling
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 2 tbsp butter Softened.
- 1½ cups powdered sugar For filling.
- 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- ½ tsp lemon zest For filling.
- 1 pinch salt For filling.
For coating
- to taste powdered sugar Extra for rolling the cookies.
Instructions
Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Chill the filling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Dough
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Cookies
- Take about a tablespoon of the dough, flatten it, and place half a teaspoon of the lemon filling in the center.
- Roll the dough around the filling into a ball.
- Arrange the cookie balls on a lined baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
- Roll them in powdered sugar, then let them cool completely before rolling them in sugar again for a sweet coating.
Notes
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer freshness, refrigerate them and re-coat with powdered sugar if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgSugar: 6g