Lemon Snowball Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°

In a mixing bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually adding 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, mixing well.

Add flour, lemon zest, and salt, beating until combined.

Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden on the bottom but pale on top.

Transfer to wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.

Place 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar in a bowl, and roll warm cookies in it, coating well. Let cookies cool completely and roll in the confectioners’ sugar two more times.