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Dreamy Lemon Snowball Cookies Recipe: Sweet & Zesty Bliss

These Dreamy Lemon Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treats bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Light, zesty, and coated in a cloud of powdered sugar, they taste like sweet lemon snowballs — delicate on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for Christmas cookie boxes, winter parties, afternoon coffee, or anytime you crave a bright and refreshing dessert during the cold season. These cookies require only a few ingredients and deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Coating
  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Step 2: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
      Step 3: Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft, uniform dough forms.
        Step 4: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
          Step 5: Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving slight space between them.
            Step 6: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
              Step 7: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
                Step 8: Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a double “snowball” effect.

                  Notes

                  🧊 Storage & Reheating
                  Room Temperature
                  Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
                  Freezer
                  Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
                  Reheat
                  Not needed — serve at room temperature.
                  🥄 Variations
                  ⭐ Lemon Almond Snowballs
                  Add ¼ cup finely ground almonds.
                  ⭐ Coconut Lemon Snowballs
                  Stir in ¼ cup shredded coconut.
                  ⭐ Extra Zesty Version
                  Add more lemon zest for a stronger citrus kick.
                  ⭐ Vanilla Lemon Snowballs
                  Add ½ tsp vanilla extract for added warmth.
                  ⭐ Raspberry Lemon Snowballs
                  Dust with freeze-dried raspberry powder + sugar.
                  ❓ 10 FAQs
                  1. Can I use bottled lemon juice?
                  Fresh juice is best for flavor.
                  2. Can I make these without powdered sugar?
                  The powdered sugar coating is essential for snowball texture.
                  3. Why are my cookies dry?
                  Add a teaspoon more lemon juice if dough seems crumbly.
                  4. Can I chill the dough?
                  Yes — 20 minutes helps maintain shape.
                  5. Can I double the recipe?
                  Absolutely — perfect for holiday batches.
                  6. What butter is best?
                  Unsalted butter gives the cleanest lemon flavor.
                  7. Can I make them gluten-free?
                  Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
                  8. Can I skip the granulated sugar?
                  No — it helps with structure.
                  9. Why roll twice in sugar?
                  First coat melts in, second coat gives a snowy finish.
                  10. Can kids make this recipe?
                  Yes — it’s simple and fun.
                  🏁 Conclusion
                  These Dreamy Lemon Snowball Cookies bring bright citrus flavor and winter magic into every bite. Soft, buttery, and dusted in snowy sugar, they’re the perfect addition to your Christmas baking list and guaranteed to bring joy to every table. A quick, easy, and irresistible holiday treat!