Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese

Delight in these Butter Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese, a quick and zesty treat perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 18

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 18

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Any

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1 cup Butter softened to room temperature
1 cup Powdered Sugar provides sweetness
2 cups Flour all-purpose
1 cup Cornstarch for light texture

For the Frosting

1/2 cup Soft Butter softened but not melted
8 oz Cream Cheese softened
1 pinch Salt to enhance flavor
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest can substitute with orange or lime zest
2 cups Additional Powdered Sugar adjust for consistency

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Baking sheets
Wire rack

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather all your ingredients.
Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour and cornstarch, mixing until just combined.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
Beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add salt and lemon zest, then mix in powdered sugar.
Frost each cookie generously with the lemon cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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