1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Beat butter + sugar until light and fluffy (2 min).

4. Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and orange zest.

5. Add dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

6. Roll into 1 tbsp balls and place on tray.

7. Bake 10–12 minutes.

8. Cool 5 minutes, roll in powdered sugar; roll again when cool.

Optional: Add 1–2 tbsp of poppy seeds for a citrus-poppy twist.

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3) Eggnog Spiced Snowball Cookies

All the cozy eggnog vibes—warm spices, soft crumb, and holiday aroma.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp rum extract (optional but amazing)

• 1 1/2 tsp eggnog spice (see below)

• 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Easy eggnog spice (mix):

• 1 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp nutmeg + pinch cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and eggnog spice.

3. Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla (and rum extract if using).

4. Mix in dry ingredients until dough comes together.

5. Roll into 1 tbsp balls.

6. Bake 10–12 minutes.

7. Roll in powdered sugar while warm; roll again once cool.

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4) Anise Snowball Cookies

Old-school holiday flavor—sweet, aromatic, and perfect with coffee.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp anise extract (or 1/2 tsp anise oil—very strong!)

• 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt.

3. Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and anise extract.

4. Mix in dry ingredients until combined.

5. Roll into 1 tbsp balls and bake 10–12 minutes.

6. Roll in powdered sugar warm, then again when fully cool.

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Pro Tips (works for all 4)

• Double-roll powdered sugar for that thick snowball look.

• Don’t overbake—snowballs should stay pale on top.

• If dough feels sticky: chill 20–30 minutes.

• For perfect cookie boxes: place snowballs in mini cupcake liners to keep them neat.

Storage + Freezing

• Store airtight at room temp 4–5 days.

• Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months (re-dust with powdered sugar after thawing).

• Freeze dough balls up to 2 months (bake from frozen + add 1–2 minutes).