Lemon Snowballs Cookie Recipe
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Lemon Snowballs Cookie

By: Audrey Thibodeau 
"These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and egg until well blended. Add lemon juice and peel. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Add almonds. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (cookies will not brown on top).
  3. Remove immediately to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes, then roll in confectioners' sugar.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by VirginiaJ   view full review
This recipe is nearly identical to one I've been making (and loving!) since I was 12 out of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by Geppetto DeVitis   view full review
Excellent lemon cookie! They are soft and explode with lemon flavor. Omitted almonds due to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Renae DuHaime   view full review
LOVED this recipe. It was amazingly easy to make, and turned out tasting like I bought them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by tonmeilleurami Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was looking for a different cookie I had at a cookie party and I still don't know what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by Cookie Queen   view full review
I am trying new cookie recipes for the holidays and this one will not be on my list. It has a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by Angelbach Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WOW! WOW! WOW! My kids and I have been making this one for a couple of years now, and I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Elise   view full review
these are tart as heck and sweet as sugar. perfect in every way. especially while semi warm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2010 by Mary   view full review
These were ok but I'll keep searching for a cookie a little more crunchier. I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2009 by Destea   view full review
These didn't turn out "ball" like as I was expecting (guess I should look at the photos more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by AHN   view full review
I made these at Christmas with other cookies to give away to co-workers. Everyone was...

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