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The Spruce / Chosen Posture
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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107 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 36 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 107 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Sodium 46mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 1mg | 5% |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 18mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These bright and refreshing lemon cookies are tender and soft, finished with a wonderful citrus icing. Cream cheese give these cookies amazing flavor and texture. Bake up a batch for a party—they're incredibly easy to prepare and will disappear in a flash.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
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2 cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 stick (4 ounces) salted butter, softened
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
For the Icing
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 to 3 teaspoons lemon zest
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat the oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
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Combine the flour with the baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until light, about 1 minute.
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Add the sugar and beat for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
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Stir in the flour, lemon juice, and lemon extract. Beat until well blended.
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Drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets with a small cookie scoop or tablespoon.
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With the bottom of a glass that's coated with sugar, flatten each cookie mound just slightly.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until bottoms are lightly browned.
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While the cookies are baking, make the icing. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until well blended.
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Cool the cookies slightly on racks and drizzle each cookie with a scant teaspoon of lemon icing.