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Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies

Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies – A Festive Delight to Savor

Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a delightful winter treasure with a melt-in-your-mouth shell and a tangy lemon cream center.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 14 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Zest fresh zest is key
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour swap for gluten-free flour if desired
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
For the Cream Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice fresh juice is always better
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • a pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until thick and well combined. Freeze for 45-60 minutes until firm.
  2. Make the Dough: Beat the softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and fresh lemon zest. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Chill if sticky.
  3. Form Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten. Place approximately ½ teaspoon of filling in the center, wrap the dough around the filling, and roll into a ball. Repeat until all cookies are formed.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes. Watch to prevent over-baking.
  5. Coat in Sugar: Cool cookies on the sheet for about 5 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar until coated, then cool completely and roll in sugar again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened for best results. Freeze filling to prevent leaks during baking.

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