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lemon cream snowball cookies melt in your mouth holiday magic
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth bites of sunshine, featuring a tangy lemon cream cheese filling and a bright citrus glaze. They’re perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- 200 g (1⅔ cups) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 100 g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and structure.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Zest: Use only the yellow part of the peel.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lemon Juice: Adds tangy brightness.
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Be careful not to overmix.
- 50 g (½ cup) Powdered Sugar (for rolling): For coating the cookies.
- 100 g (3½ oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Full-fat cream cheese is recommended.
- 30 g (¼ cup) Powdered Sugar (for filling): Sweetens the filling.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Zest (for filling): Intensifies lemon flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Juice (for filling): Adds a delightful tang.
- 100 g (¾ cup) Powdered Sugar (for glaze): Forms the base of the glaze.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Orange Juice: Adds citrus flavor to the glaze.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Orange Zest: Complements the lemon flavor.
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Sliced Toasted Almonds: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Shape dough into logs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice & Arrange: Slice dough and place cookies on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Assemble: Spread filling on cookies and top with another cookie.
- Coat: Roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle with almonds.
Notes
For a delicate texture, use softened (not melted) butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Chilling the dough is also key.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg