Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

1
Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy.
2
Mix in granulated sugar. Add egg, and lemon zest and juice; mix well. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; mix into butter mixture on low speed.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a small amount of the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large French tip (such as Ateco #865). Holding tip very close to the surface, pipe 3 1/2-inch bows onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper; space 1 inch apart. Refill pastry bag as needed with remaining dough.
4
Bake cookies until golden brown on bottom, about 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Lemon 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.

Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies

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