Ingredients
To make these zesty cookies, you’ll need:
- Butter: 1 cup, softened, for a rich, tender texture.
- Cream Cheese: 3 ounces, softened, adding a slight tang and extra creaminess.
- White Sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
- Egg Yolk: 1, for structure and moisture.
- Lemon Zest: 1 1/2 teaspoons, finely grated, for a bright citrusy kick.
- Lemon Extract: 1 teaspoon, enhancing the lemon flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for a warm, balanced taste.
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/2 cups, forming the cookie base.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, to balance the sweetness
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Dough:
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Mix in sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour and salt until fully incorporated and dough forms.
3. Shape the Cookies:
- Shape dough into small logs and place into a cookie press.
- Press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between them.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 48 cookies
- Calories: 82 per cookie