Description
Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies offer a delightful taste of holiday magic with every bite. These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a buttery, soft cookie exterior enveloping a creamy lemon filling, all generously rolled in powdered sugar. Perfect for festive gatherings, these cookies combine the refreshing zing of citrus with a sweet, indulgent texture that will impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, hosting a cookie exchange, or simply craving a sweet snack, these lemon delights are sure to brighten your day. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of joy to their dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon cream filling by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest; mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest, then gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Shape tablespoon-sized dough into balls, adding half a teaspoon of chilled filling in the center.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar twice for an extra sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg