Lemon Delights Recipe

Name: Lemon Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DOUGH:; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1 egg, separated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped; LEMON CHEESE FILLING:; 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 drop yellow food coloring

Servings: persons

DOUGH:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 egg, separated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
LEMON CHEESE FILLING:
3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 drop yellow food coloring

1
Combine butter, sugar, cream cheese, egg yolk, lemon juice, extracts and salt. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed; beat in flour. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for at least one hour.
2
Form dough into one-inch balls. In a small bowl, beat egg white lightly. Dip balls into egg white; roll in pecans. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb deeply into center of each cookie. Spoon lemon cheese filling into indents. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; remove to a wire rack. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
3
Beat together all ingredients until smooth.

1956

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

132

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DOUGH:, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened, 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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