Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful blend of zesty lemon and rich cream cheese, creating soft and chewy treats that brighten any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or an elegant tea party, these cookies are sure to impress with their refreshing flavor and inviting aroma. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, baking a batch of these sunny delights is a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg