Description
Delightful cookies combining the zestiness of lemon with creamy cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg yolks and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place half on prepared baking sheets.
- Press the center of each ball to create a well, and spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each well.
- Top with remaining dough balls and gently press edges to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. You can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, dessert, cream cheese, baking