Lemon Delights Recipe

Name: Lemon Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg yolk, reserving egg white; 3 tablespoons ReaLemon(R) lemon juice from concentrate; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups unsifted flour; 1 egg white; 2 cups finely chopped nuts; Lemon Cheese Filling:; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon ReaLemon(R) lemon juice from concentrate; Yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg yolk, reserving egg white
3 tablespoons ReaLemon(R) lemon juice from concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 egg white
2 cups finely chopped nuts
Lemon Cheese Filling:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon ReaLemon(R) lemon juice from concentrate
Yellow food coloring (optional)

1
Combine all ingredients except egg white, flour, nuts and Lemon Cheese Filling. With mixer, beat until well blended. Beat in flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap.
2
Chill at least 1 hour.
3
Shape into 1-inch balls. With mixer, beat egg white lightly. Dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb deep into center of each cookie; fill with Lemon Cheese Filling (recipe below).
4
Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 10 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; remove from baking sheets. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
5
Lemon Cheese Filling Directions: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, ReaLemon(R) and 1 drop of yellow food coloring, if desired, until well blended and smooth.

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 egg yolk, reserving egg white, and more.

Yes, Lemon Delights falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Delights

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