Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
Delicate cream cheese cookies feature a bright lemon flavor from zest, juice, and extract, finished with a zesty lemon icing.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour and baking powder in a medium bowl.
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Beat butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until light, then add sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and lemon zest.
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Gradually incorporate the flour mixture, lemon juice, and lemon extract until just blended.
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Drop dough onto prepared sheets using a small scoop, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart.
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Dip a sugar-coated glass bottom into each dough mound to flatten slightly.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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While cookies bake, combine confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; stir until smooth.
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Transfer cookies to racks to cool slightly, then drizzle each with icing. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired, and serve once icing sets.