Soft Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies
these Soft Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2½ to 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Lemon Icing:
- 1½ tablespoon lemon juice or water
- ¾ to 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter and cream cheese in a mixer for 1 minute. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Add dry ingredients in two batches, alternating with milk, until a dough forms. Chill for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough into 1½-tbsp balls and bake for 8-15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice. Dip cookies or drizzle with icing and let harden.
Notes
Nutrition (per cookie):Calories: 120 | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 1g
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