This recipe comes from my favorite snowball cookie recipe which has actually been my most popular recipe this December. I took that recipe and incorporated vibrant and delicious lemon because lemon is one of my most loved flavors (you can see more of my lemon cookies here). During the holiday months, there are so many deep and rich flavors: caramels, chocolates, nuts, molasses, pumpkin, and more. Mixing it up with zesty and light lemon is such a welcome change! Trust me. These will go faster than your chocolate desserts. I’m pretty sure I like these even more than the original! That’s expected from me though—doesn’t lemon just make everything better?
Tips for Making Lemon Snowball Cookies
These cookies have that irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture, and you are going to just love the light tartness paired with the generous sugary coating. Try these cookies for your annual Christmas Cookie Exchange or with your New Year’s Eve celebration.
You can start these Lemon Snowball Cookies in advance by mixing and storing the dough in the fridge. Then roll and bake whenever you’re ready! Add some festive sprinkles or a colorful food spray. Try a taste test of traditional snowball cookies vs. lemon snowball cookies. Make these lemon snowball cookies alongside your other Christmas cookies for a cookie exchange or neighbor deliveries. Pair these cookies with lemonade or sweet tea during the warmer months—they’re perfect for a fancy tea party!
Additional Christmas Cookies to Try
M&M Christmas Cookies Christmas Tree Cookies White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies White Chocolate Gingerbread Star Cookies
Merry Christmas everyone!
