Lemon Snowballs Cookie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 1 min./batch
YIELD: about 3 dozen.
These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
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Confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and egg until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest. 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.
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2.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (cookies will not brown on top).
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3.
Remove immediately to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes, then roll in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 144 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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