Lemon snowball cookies are melt-in-your mouth delicious! Buttery cookies with just the right amount of bright citrus flavor, these tender cookies are coated with a dusting of powdered sugar. This is a cookie you will want to make again and again.

 

One of my favorite cookies to make during the holiday season is classic snowball cookies. I love the buttery texture dusted with powdered sugar. But as much as I love the original version, I wanted to create a bright summery twist on the cookie to enjoy all year long. That’s how these lemon snowball cookies came to be.

If you enjoy lemon desserts, be sure to try these lemon cake mix cookies, lemon blossoms, and lemon pound cake.

Why this recipe works

There are so many reasons I love making these snowball cookies.

• Buttery soft and sweet. These cookies have delicious flavor and texture.
• A twist on a classic. This lemon version is great to serve all year long.
• Easy to make. This cooke recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
• Makes a great gift. I love packaging these up for a holiday gift or neighbor gift.

Lemon snowball cookies ingredients

You can make these cookies with simple ingredients. Scroll to the bottom for the quantities needed.

• Butter – This is the big ingredient for this cookie so make sure you use quality butter.
• Powdered sugar – Use your favorite powdered sugar.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a nice, warm sweet note.
• Lemon juice and lemon zest – This adds the perfect amount of tart to the cookies.
• Lemon extract – Enhances the lemon flavor.
• Flour – All-purpose flour is used.
• Salt – Adds a balance to the sweetness of the cookies.

How to make lemon snowball cookies

This is a brief step-by-step of the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full, printable recipe.

Step one: Cream the butter and powdered sugar together.

Step two: Mix in the vanilla and lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Step three: Slowly mix in the flour and salt.

Step four: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

Step five: Roll the dough into balls and place on a prepared baking sheet.

Step six: Bake for 12 minute and then let cool for about 5 minutes. Roll the cookies in powdered sugar. Let completely cool and then roll in powdered sugar again.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Soften your butter. Make sure to soften the butter to room temperature.
• Chill the dough. You will want to allow time for the dough to chill at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
• Try to make even size cookies. Use a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop for the batter for even cookie size.

Storage

Store: Keep any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator.

Freeze: You can freeze the cookies in a freezer safe container or freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

More cookie recipes to enjoy

• Butterscotch cookies – Old fashioned butterscotch cookies with nuts.
• Banana oatmeal cookies – Chewy cookies full of banana flavor.
• Ginger cookies – Chewy, molasses ginger cookies are a favorite around the holidays.
• Fruitcake cookies – Chewy cookies that are full of spice and fruit.
• Kenutcky butter cake cookies – One of my favorite cake mix cookies.
• Brownie mix cookies – Made with a brownie mix.