Description
Brighten your dessert table with Lemon Cream Cheese Crinkle Cookies! These tangy treats are fun to make and irresistible to eat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
Coating
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures everything is ready for a smooth baking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. This creates the base for your cookies.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Mix in the granulated sugar until well combined, then add the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until fluffy and incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Form Cookies: Chill the dough for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
- Coat and Bake: Roll each cookie ball in powdered sugar, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they are set and the tops are crinkled.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Chilling helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best flavor.
- Don’t Overbake: Remove cookies from the oven when they are set but still soft in the center.
- Let Them Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Experiment with Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste for a more or less sweet cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Crinkle Cookies, Dessert, Cookies, Lemon Cookies