Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for You
Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth to make the filling.
- Once the cookies have cooled, use a piping bag to fill them with the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the filling.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Snowball Cookies, sweet treats, cookies