Description
Bring the brightness of lemon and the comfort of classic snowball cookies into one irresistible bite. These Bright Buttery Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are soft, creamy-centered, and coated in snowy powdered sugar. They’re the perfect treat for holiday trays, Easter brunches, or afternoon tea. With simple ingredients and a surprising citrus center, they’ll quickly become one of your favorite easy recipes for dessert or gifting. Great for anyone looking for quick baking ideas, easy cookie recipes, or fun dessert ideas to make with kids or for guests.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar, divided (¾ cup for dough, ¼ cup for coating)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Beat the cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and granulated sugar until smooth. Chill in the freezer for 15–20 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and ¾ cup powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
3. Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten in your palm, and place a small amount of the chilled lemon cream inside. Wrap and shape into a ball.
5. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
6. Arrange cookies on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes.
7. Cool completely, then roll in remaining powdered sugar. Dust again before serving if desired.
Notes
Chill the lemon filling enough so it’s firm but still scoopable for easier assembly.
Re-dust the cookies with powdered sugar just before serving for a fresh, snowy look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, snowball cookies, lemon cream filling, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe