Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Magic
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies – Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Magic. These cookies are a perfect combination of buttery goodness and zesty lemon filling, designed to melt on your tongue and bring a smile during festive gatherings. Their light, airy texture paired with a sweet coating of powdered sugar makes them an irresistible treat for friends and family alike. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your holiday table or simply enjoy a cozy night in, these cookies are incredibly easy to prepare ahead of time. Get ready to impress everyone with this cheerful dessert that captures the essence of the season!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for filling)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest (for filling)
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and lemon zest, mixing well. Gradually incorporate flour and salt until combined.
- Shape Your Cookies: Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, add half a teaspoon of chilled filling, fold the dough around it, and roll into a ball.
- Bake: Place cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until just set but not browned.
- Finish with Powdered Sugar: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then cool completely on a wire rack before rolling in powdered sugar again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg