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Italian Snowball Cookies With Orange And Lemon

Delightful Italian Snowball Cookies with Orange and Lemon

These Italian Snowball Cookies with Orange and Lemon are a delightful addition to holiday cookie platters, combining tangy zest and fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for nut-free version
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder leavens the cookies
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest infuses citrusy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest complements lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar can substitute coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar for coating the cookies
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • sifter
  • Microplane
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with lemon and orange zests until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar and powdered sugar to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the egg, mixing until thoroughly blended.
  5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a crumbly dough forms.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets.
  8. Shape the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on the bottoms.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for better texture and shape. Use room temperature butter for optimal mixing.

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