Lemon Snowball Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Snowball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or finely chopped crystalized ginger); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons honey lemon ginseng green tea (from .1 oz. tea bag-open bag and add the loose tea to the batter-do not brew tea); 1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Powdered Sugar Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 4 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or finely chopped crystalized ginger)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey lemon ginseng green tea (from .1 oz. tea bag-open bag and add the loose tea to the batter-do not brew tea)
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Powdered Sugar Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons water

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["In a large mixing bowl beat shortening, ginger, vanilla, crushed loose tea leaves, and lemon peel on medium speed until fluffy. Add brown sugar; beat until well combined. Beat in the ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat in eggs. Beat in as much of the flour as you can; stir in remaining flour by hand. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until easy to handle.", "Heat oven to 350*F.", "Shape dough into 1"" balls. roll in granulated sugar and place on two ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Move to wire racks to cool completely. Dip in Powdered Sugar Glaze and toppings; let stand on waxed paper to dry.", "Powdered Sugar Glaze:", "In a bowl stir 1 cup powdered sugar and about 4 teaspoons water to reach drizzling consistency.", "Chocolate Variation:", "Prepare as directed, adding 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the brown sugar, and reducing the flour to 2 1/3 cups. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are set. Dust with powdered sugar."]

688

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or finely chopped crystalized ginger), 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons honey lemon ginseng green tea (from .1 oz. tea bag-open bag and add the loose tea to the batter-do not brew tea), and more.

Yes, Lemon Snowball Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Snowball Cookies

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