Description
These soft lemon cream cheese cookies are a sweet and tangy dessert with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, they combine the zestiness of fresh lemons with the creaminess of cream cheese to create an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp lemon zest (about 3 large lemons)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating the dough balls)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar and beat until fully combined.
- Mix in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a slight crackle.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Avoid overbaking to ensure soft cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-13 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg