Description
Delightful cookies combining the creamy decadence of cheesecake with the refreshing zing of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Cream together the sugar and softened butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and softened cream cheese, beating well until completely combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just blended.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, fold in additional zest or top with a lemon glaze after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg