Lemon Snowbites Cookies

Lemon Snowbites Cookies Recipe

• 1 17 1/2-ounce package sugar cookie mix
• 1/4 cup crushed hard lemon candies
• 2/3 cup purchased lemon curd
• 2/3 cup frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. In a mixing bowl, prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions.
2. Stir in crushed lemon candies.
3. Cover and refrigerate dough for about 1 hour so it is easier to work with.
4. Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and cookies are light brown on bottom.
7. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Prepare the filling:
   In a small bowl, stir together lemon curd and whipped topping and set aside.
9. To assemble cookies, place a rounded teaspoon of filling on the bottom side of a cookie and top with another cookie, top side up.
10. Sprinkle tops of cookies with powdered sugar.
11. Refrigerate filled cookies for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

This recipe makes about 24 Lemon Snowbites