These butter cookies with zesty lemon cream cheese frosting are the ideal blend of buttery goodness and tangy sweetness. They are delectable treats for any occasion and will undoubtedly impress your visitors.
Ingredients: 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1 tablespoon lemon zest. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Yellow food coloring optional. Lemon slices and zest for garnish optional.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Roll the cookie dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting by combining the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl. If desired, add a few drops of yellow food coloring to achieve a pale yellow frosting. Once the cookies have cooled, spread a dollop of lemon cream cheese frosting on the flat side of half of the cookies. Top each frosted cookie with another unfrosted cookie to create cookie sandwiches. Garnish with lemon slices and zest if desired. Serve and enjoy these delicious butter cookies with lemon cream cheese frosting!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
pulvis et umbra