Description
These little bites of sunshine are not just cookies; they’re like tiny, sweet bites of happiness that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup finely chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and chopped nuts in a separate bowl.
- Combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until slightly golden underneath.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar immediately.
- Enjoy the cookies once they are cooled completely.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully. Store in an airtight container for about a week. Layer with parchment paper to keep powdered sugar tops fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, dessert, snowball cookies, baking