Lemon Snowballs Recipe
Overview:
🍋 Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Snowballs – a citrusy treat perfect for any occasion!
⏰ Cook Time: 10 minutes
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 30 minutes
👨🍳 Recipe Yield: Approximately 3 dozen snowballs
🍽️ Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 2/3 cup | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon juice |
| 1 | Lemon, rind of |
| 1 3/4 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Cream of tartar |
| 1/2 cup | Powdered sugar |
| Almonds |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 878
- Fat: 45.2g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 151.8mg
- Sodium: 426mg
- Carbohydrates: 107.1g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 46.7g
- Protein: 15.1g
Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and egg until well blended.
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Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon peel to the mixture, incorporating them thoroughly.
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In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt, then gradually stir them into the creamed mixture until a smooth dough forms.
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Fold in the almonds to add a delightful nutty crunch to the dough.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
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Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line ungreased baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform baking.
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Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each to allow for slight spreading during baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Note that the cookies will not brown on top.
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Remove the baked cookies from the oven and transfer them immediately to wire racks to cool for about 5 minutes.
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Once slightly cooled, roll each cookie in powdered sugar until generously coated, giving them that classic snowy appearance.
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Allow the Lemon Snowballs to cool completely on the wire racks before serving, as they will firm up as they cool, resulting in a perfectly tender texture.
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Enjoy these delightful Lemon Snowballs with a hot cup of tea or coffee, or package them up for gifting during the holiday season or any special occasion!
Notes:
- For an extra burst of citrus flavor, you can add a bit more lemon zest to the powdered sugar used for rolling the cookies.
- These Lemon Snowballs can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, although they are best enjoyed fresh within the first few days.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or adjusting the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
