Description
Introducing the delightful Lemon Cardamom Snowball Cookies – a perfect blend of zesty lemon and aromatic cardamom wrapped in a light, buttery cookie. These cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes with their snowball-like appearance dusted in powdered sugar.
Ideal for any occasion, these cookies bring a refreshing twist to traditional snowball cookies. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, a summer gathering, or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home, these Lemon Cardamom Snowball Cookies are sure to impress. Enjoy the burst of citrus and the warm spice of cardamom in every bite!
Ingredients
Cookies
1/2 cup (113g) plant-based (or regular) butter, softened
1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp ground cardamom
Zest from 1 large lemon (or 2 small lemons)
1 cup (130g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Topping
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until totally combined. Beat in the salt, extracts, cardamom, and lemon zest.
Add the flour and use a large spoon or spatula to mix until a dough forms.
Scoop dough balls 1 Tbsp in size and roll each one smooth, evenly dispersing them on your baking sheet (they won’t spread much at all – all 18 fit on one sheet).
Bake at 325°F for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Once the cookies are done, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 4 minutes, and then toss each cookie in the powdered sugar. Place them on a platter or cooling rack to cool.
If the cookies look like they need more powdered sugar once cool, you can toss them once more. Top cookies with fresh lemon zest, if desired.
Store leftover, cooled, cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal