Lemon Snowball Cookies (Zesty) – Easy Citrus Treat

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• • 2 ⅞ cups powdered sugar
• • 2 ⅞ large egg whites
• • Zest of 2 lemons
• • 2 ⅞ tsp fresh lemon juice
• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.

2. 2

   Gradually add flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

5. 5

   Let cookies cool completely. Dust generously with powdered sugar.