Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

Make the Cookies

1. Gather the cookie ingredients.

   

2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

   

3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder. Set aside.

   

4. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until light, about 1 minute.

   

5. Add the sugar and beat for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

   

6. Beat in the egg and the lemon zest.

   

7. Stir in the flour mixture, the lemon juice, and lemon extract. Beat until well blended.

   

8. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.

   

9. Coat the bottom of a glass with sugar and flatten each cookie mound just slightly.

   

10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned.

    

Make the Icing

1. Gather the icing ingredients.
   

   

2. While the cookies are baking, make the icing. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste). Stir until well blended.

   

Finish the Cookies

1. Place the cookies on racks to cool slightly. Drizzle each cookie with a scant teaspoon of lemon icing. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.