Best 4 Glazed Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies Recipes

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Encapsulating the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, glazed lemon cream cheese cookies are a delightful treat to captivate taste buds. These delectable morsels combine the richness of cream cheese with a burst of lemon zest, creating an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your senses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of making these extraordinary cookies, providing step-by-step instructions and essential tips to ensure perfect results every time. From selecting the finest ingredients to achieving the ideal texture and appearance, we'll uncover the secrets behind these delectable treats, guaranteeing a delightful culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLAZED LEMON-CREAM CHEESE COOKIES



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These delicate cookies are soft and fluffy inside thanks to the addition of cake flour. The cream cheese enhances the flavor of the cookie and the glaze. Perfect for Sunday tea or coffee.

Provided by KristaMW

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ cups cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Combine butter, cream cheese, white sugar, and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in egg and egg yolk until incorporated. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix to combine. Slowly add flour mixture until just incorporated; batter will be thick and sticky. Scoop dough with a small cookie scoop and drop 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 11 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • While cookies are baking, whisk together cream cheese, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest for the glaze in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Slowly whisk in powdered sugar until glaze is runny in consistency. Hold each warm cookie upside down and dip and twist in the glaze. Shake off excess glaze, and place cookie upright on a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining cookies and glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 102.4 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SOFT LEMON COOKIES WITH GLAZE



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Delicious soft lemon cookies with a glaze. I make my glaze with a little lemon juice but you can use milk if you want it sweeter.

Provided by rissanddave

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Use a spoon to make a well in the center of the mixture. Pour oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in the well. Mix and knead until a dough forms.
  • Roll into balls and flatten with the heel of your hand or anything with a flat surface. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 minutes for a softer cookie, 10 to 12 minutes for a crispier cookie. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • While cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice and glaze cookies however you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 129.5 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

LEMON CREAM CHEESE COOKIES



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Chewy and sweet, these simple cookies are heavenly with a cup of tea - and a lavish dose of fresh lemon zest provides some pluck. Cream cheese is the star ingredient in both the cookie and its glaze, and performs two tasks: It imparts tanginess and contributes to the soft texture. These cookies are simple but delicate, so you'll want to pull them from the oven as soon as they begin to turn golden, then let them cool directly on the baking sheets until they firm up. The glaze is optional, but it's easy to whip together while the cookies cool.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     easy, quick, snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature
4 ounces/105 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 4 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk, plus more, as needed

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium, beat together the butter and half the cream cheese until combined, about 2 minutes. Beat in the granulated sugar and 4 teaspoons lemon zest until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Beat in the egg until combined. Add flour mixture and beat until combined.
  • Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops and arrange them on the sheets at least 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through baking, until the cookies are puffed and set and just beginning to turn golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to wire racks until cookies are completely cooled.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the optional glaze: Whisk together the remaining cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar, milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth. Add additional lemon juice or milk until mixture forms the proper consistency for a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let cookies stand at room temperature until the glaze has set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 96 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GLAZED LEMON COOKIES



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For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until combined. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool 2 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread cookies with Lemon Glaze and let set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • For the creamiest filling, use full-fat cream cheese and butter.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
  • To achieve a thick glaze, mix the powdered sugar with just enough lemon juice to create a smooth, pourable consistency.
  • Garnish the cookies with fresh lemon zest or sprinkles before the glaze hardens for an extra pop of flavor and color.
  • For a tangier flavor, substitute key lime juice or a mixture of lemon and lime juice for the lemon juice.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Conclusion:

These glazed lemon cream cheese cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery crust with a creamy, tangy filling and a sweet, glossy glaze. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or simply to enjoy as a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to impress. With their bright citrus flavor and delicate texture, they're a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and they're sure to become a favorite in your cookie repertoire.

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