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Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

A Delicious Melt In Your Mouth crispy edged, fluffy inside, and lemony goodness all through out cookie.
Course: catherines plates, cookies, cream cheese cookies, Dessert, homemade cookies, lemon, lemon cookies
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • electric hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • lemon zester & juicer
  • small narrow bowl
  • 2 sheet pans lines with parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (DIVIDED)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • (1/2 tsp salt if using unsalted butter) (1/8 tsp if using salted butter)

Instructions

  • Cream softened butter and cream cheese together in a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer until smooth & fluffy about 2-3 minutes.
    NOTE: A stand mixer with a paddle attachment can also be used in this recipe.
  • Add in granulated sugar, lemon zest & lemon juice. Beat for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time mixing well after each egg.
  • Mix in the lemon & vanilla extracts until just combined.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of powered sugar until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mix into the wet ingredients a little at a time on low speed until just combined.
  • Using a spatula finish mixing until all incorporated. DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Chill dough covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Dough will keep in refrigerator covered for up to 48 hours.
  • Using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop or a large TBS roll into dough balls. Whisk 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a narrow bowl. Place rolled dough balls into powdered sugar and roll until covered.
  • Place dough balls onto parchment lined sheet pans 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Cookies should be crispy and lightly golden brown on the edges and firm on the tops.
  • Remove cookies immediately from pan and place on a cooling rack. Sift additional powdered sugar on top to make look pretty. Enjoy.