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Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies

Delightful cookies with a soft, buttery texture and refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cream the butter with 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla and lemon extracts, mix well. Gradually add flour and salt, stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare the lemon cream filling by mixing softened cream cheese with lemon juice and powdered sugar. Set aside.
  5. Once cookies are cool, press a thumb into the center of each cookie, fill with lemon cream, and roll in remaining powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 1gSodium: 50mg

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