Best 2 Lemon Cream Cheese Spritz Recipes

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Lemon cream cheese spritz is a delightful cookie with a sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor that melts in your mouth. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday party, a bake sale, or just a snack to enjoy with a cup of tea. They are also incredibly easy to make, and they can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy bakers. With their bright yellow color and festive sprinkles, these cookies are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ



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We liven up ordinary spritz cookies with lemon extract and peel. Cream cheese makes every bite tasty and tender. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield About 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat shortening and cream cheese until blended. Add sugar; beat until creamy. Beat in egg yolk, lemon extract and peel. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture., Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAM CHEESE-LEMON SPRITZ COOKIES



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Cookies and Tarts, Week 10, March 29 These cookies are so tender and delicious! They have a very zesty, lemony flavor, only enhanced by the slightly sour tang of the cream cheese. If you don't want too much lemon flavor, simply omit the unsweetened lemonade mix. You can also use a dough gun if you have one to make some...

Provided by Jordan Falco

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
3 1/2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
1 large egg
zest of one medium lemon
juice of one medium lemon
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp coarse salt
1 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp unsweetened lemonade mix

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375F
  • 2. Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy. Mix in granulated sugar. Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
  • 3. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl mix into butter mixture on low speed.
  • 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place small amount of the dough in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Holding tip very close to the surface, pipe a 2 inch rosette onto baking sheet. Refill pastry bag as needed with remaining dough. (If your dough feels too stiff to pipe, you can scoop the dough with a small cookie scoop, and roll into balls and flatten with the greased bottom of a glass cup)
  • 5. Bake cookies until golden brown on the bottom, about 12 minutes.
  • 6. Combine 1 cup powdered sugar with the lemonade drink mix in a large plastic bag and shake to mix.
  • 7. When the cookies are removed from the oven and while they are still hot, add 4 or 5 at a time to the bag and shake it until the cookies are well coated. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help ensure that the dough comes together smoothly and evenly.
  • Use high-quality cream cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These lemon cream cheese spritz cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are baking them for a party or just to enjoy as a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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