Lemon Snowballs Recipe
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Lemon Snowballs

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"These crunchy little cookies are perfect for a light dessert after a heavy holiday meal. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

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 sheets.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (cookies will not brown on top). 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 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by LISA3267   view full review
REFRESHING! A nice little cookie that really bursts with lemon flavor! If you are looking for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by Ro   view full review
Having just moved into a house with a Meyers lemon tree in the yard with a full load of lovely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by 5boys2cook4   view full review
A pretty good cookie. The first batch, I didn't cook quite as long as the second batch. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by pennycandy   view full review
These cookies are very easy to make, and very tasty. I made my first batch as the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by TXUKGal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Pretty good. Mind were a bit softer than I would have liked but others really liked them. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Skittercat   view full review
Made these with no cream of tartar, pecans and a little extra zest. Otherwise followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by Brooke   view full review
Followed recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! Could be one of my new favorite holiday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by ginsoaked   view full review
Very easy to make. They took a few minutes longer to cook in my oven, maybe 15 or 16. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by misty_n_ryan   view full review
Too die for- I love lemon and I love these!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by pomplemousse   view full review
Pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of crispy cookies, and mine turned out a bit soft so I was...

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