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summer time lemon-cream cheese cookies

smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

I happen to love lemon cookies in all forms, but this is one of my favorites of all time. These are great for the summer but also for tea parties or church functions.

yield 36 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For summer time lemon-cream cheese cookies

  • 1
    16.5 oz pkg refrigerated sugar cookie dough, brought to room temp.
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 3 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1-1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make summer time lemon-cream cheese cookies

  • 1
    set oven at 350, lay down parchment paper onto cookie sheets. When dough is pliable, use hands to break the dough up.
  • 2
    Mix in cream cheese, flour and 2 tsp lemon zest. Shape into 36-1" balls. Place balls on baking sheets. Bake 12-14 mins or until edges are light golden brown. Let cookies cool.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, stir powdered sugar w/ lemon juice until smooth. Frost cookies. Sprinkle cookies w/remaining lemon zest. Very refreshing cookies!!
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