Ingredients for Lemon Cheese Spritz Cookies For Christmas
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- Lemon Flavoring
- Lemon Rind
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Lemon Cheese Spritz Cookies For Christmas
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill a cookie press or spritz gun with the dough.
- Pipe the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden. Do not let them brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Makes approximately 6 dozen cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
56g
Carbs
12g
