Description
Delightful lemon cookies with a rich cream cheese filling, perfect for holidays or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- Extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough: Cream softened butter with powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest. Gradually add flour and salt until combined.
- Form the Cookies: Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, place filling in the center, and shape into a ball.
- Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Finish: Cool for five minutes, then roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely before rolling in extra powdered sugar.
Notes
Chill the dough for better results. Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies. Fresh zest enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg