Description
Indulge in these delightful Stuffed Lemon Cookies, a perfect combination of zesty lemon flavor and sweet cream cheese filling. These soft and gooey treats are sure to brighten up any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Rolling:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Chill the dough.
- Prepare Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth. Freeze dollops of filling.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten dough, add filling, cover with more dough, seal edges, and roll into balls. Roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet, bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool and serve.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with lemon extract.
- Store cookies in the fridge for a firmer texture or at room temperature for a softer bite.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
