Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, mixing well until combined.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well blended.
- Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Measure flour correctly to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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