Lemon Cream Cheese Star Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Star Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar vanilla, and lemon extract in mixer bowl on medium speed until creamy.
3
Add flour, baking soda, lemon peel, until well blended.
4
Chill dough 1 hour or overnight.
5
Roll dough on well-floured surface into about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into star (or any other) shape with a cookie cutter.
6
Bake on greased cookie sheets for 8-10 minutes, until edges start to slightly brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.
7
Mix the lemon juice and powdered sugar to make a glaze. Assemble all cookies on baking sheets and drizzle glaze on them. Immediately press sliced almonds into glaze.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream Cheese Star 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.

Lemon Cream Cheese Star Cookies

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