Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
It’s impossible not to love cookies, right? That’s the feeling that sweeps over us every time we encounter a cookie, whether it’s a new discovery or a familiar favorite.
So, in the spirit of our love for cookies, we decided to whip up a batch of bright, summery treats that are light, refreshing, and perfectly tart. What we came up with are these adorable lemon cream cheese cookies.
Lemon is one of our favorite flavors to cook and bake with – there are so many ways to use it! – and it pairs exceptionally well with sweets, preventing them from becoming overly sweet.
The same holds true for the surprising addition of cream cheese, which contributes the slightest bit of tang, rounding out these cookies and enticing us for more. If the idea of lemon and cream cheese doesn’t captivate you, just take a look at how cute these treats are! Make a batch and watch them disappear… we can’t get enough!
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Enjoy this meal.
Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
Recipe for Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well until combined.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and softened cream cheese until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
- Enjoy your Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies!
Feel free to experiment with the recipe by adding nuts, white chocolate chips, or other mix-ins for additional flavor and texture. Enjoy baking!
