Refreshing Citrus Flavor: These cookies deliver a bold lemon taste that’s perfectly balanced with sweetness.
Soft and Chewy Texture: Cornstarch and cream cheese ensure the cookies remain soft and tender for days.
Zesty Glaze: The lemon glaze adds a finishing touch that enhances the cookies’ flavor and makes them irresistible.
Beginner-Friendly: This simple recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
Customizable: You can add your favorite flavors or toppings like coconut, white chocolate, or poppy seeds.
Ingredients for Tangy Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies
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For the Cookies: Unsalted butter, softened ½ cup
Cream cheese, softened ¼ cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract ½ tsp
Lemon zest 2–3 tbsp (about 2 large lemons)
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
All-purpose flour 2 ½ to 2 ¾ cups
Cornstarch 2 tsp
Baking soda 1 tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
For the Lemon Icing: Lemon juice (or water) 1 ½ tbsp
Leftover lemon zest As needed
Powdered sugar ¾ to 1 cup
How to Make Tangy Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies
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