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Lemon Snowflake Cookies

Lemon Snowflake Cookies

Lemon Snowflake Cookies are delicate, buttery treats bursting with bright, fresh lemon flavor. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine a tender crumb with zesty lemon zest and juice, offering a perfect balance of citrus and sweetness. Ideal for holiday celebrations or any time you want a refreshing, beautiful cookie shaped like a festive snowflake and dusted with powdered sugar.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by bringing your unsalted butter to room temperature so it blends smoothly. Zest the lemon carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith. Measure out your dry ingredients to streamline the process.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy and light. This step ensures your cookies will have that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  3. Add Lemon Zest, Juice, and Vanilla: Mix in the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to infuse the dough with vibrant citrus flavor and aromatic depth.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in the sifted all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until the dough comes together to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Shape Your Snowflakes: Chill the dough briefly for at least 30 minutes, then roll it out gently on a floured surface. Use a sharp snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes for that festive touch.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before dusting with powdered sugar to create a snowy finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best bright, natural citrus flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make cutting shapes easier and prevent spreading during baking.
  • Roll dough evenly to ensure consistent thickness and uniform baking.
  • Cool cookies completely before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid melting.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with flour substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Lemon cookies, snowflake cookies, holiday cookies, citrus cookies, buttery cookies, lemon zest dessert