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Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies

Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies That Brighten Your Day

These Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies provide a refreshing and creamy treat that uplifts your mood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 package Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough refrigerated
  • 3 oz Cream Cheese softened; mascarpone can be a delightful alternative
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for dietary needs
  • 3 teaspoons Grated Lemon Peel consider lime peel for a twist
For the Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar can swap with coconut sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred for best flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow the dough to soften for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine the sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, flour, and 2 teaspoons of lemon peel in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Form 36 equally-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then cool for 1 minute on sheets.
  5. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely for about 20 minutes.
  6. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl, whisk until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
  7. Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies, adding lemon peel for garnish if desired.
  8. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor; ensure cookies cool completely before glazing to maintain a beautiful finish.

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