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Lemon Snowflake Cookies

Lemon Snowflake Cookies

Lemon Snowflake Cookies are delightful soft cookies with a bright, zesty lemon flavor and a delicate powdered sugar coating that resembles snowflakes. Perfectly tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies combine fresh lemon zest and juice to create a refreshing citrus burst ideal for any season or celebration. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they are sure to brighten your gatherings or cozy nights at home.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1–2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling after baking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grate fresh lemon zest and squeeze fresh lemon juice to keep the flavors vibrant.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process creates a tender crumb for your cookies.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth mixture rich with citrus aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed for consistent texture.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to form a soft dough without overworking to maintain tenderness.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn a light golden color while centers remain soft.
  8. Add the Snowflake Finish: While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in powdered sugar to create the iconic snowy coating that distinguishes these cookies.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Lemons: Fresh zest and juice provide a brighter and more authentic lemon flavor than bottled alternatives.
  • Don’t Overbake: Remove cookies as soon as edges turn light golden to keep them soft and tender.
  • Chill the Dough: If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excess spreading and maintain cookie shape.
  • Roll Evenly: Using uniform-sized dough balls ensures consistent baking results across the batch.
  • Coat While Warm: Rolling cookies in powdered sugar immediately after baking allows the coating to stick beautifully without clumping.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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