LEMON CHEESECAKE COOKIES

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A sweet, cheery little cookie that will stand out on your cookie plate.

Provided by Watercat

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
5 drops yellow food coloring
60 cinnamon red hot candies, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, lemon peel, and lemon extract and beat well.
  • Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Add to the bowl with the butter mixture in 3 additions, mixing well after each. Add food coloring and mix in thoroughly.
  • Press cookies 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie press fitted with a flower disc. Press 1 red hot cinnamon candy into the center of each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to turn golden brown on the edges, 14 to 16 minutes; do not overbake.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 24.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Hana Haha
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Naomi Hannes
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


moon baloch
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them with ingredients I already have on hand.


Chad Mcghee
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out amazing. They're a crowd-pleaser for sure!


legend beast
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love the way the lemon flavor complements the cheesecake filling.


Tekako Goyagala
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The cheesecake filling was creamy and delicious.


Sabir Husen
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Maythuenyein Naing
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I love the idea of these cookies, but I found the lemon flavor to be a bit overpowering.


Syed Baidar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Gideon Kirui
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I've made these cookies several times and they always come out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Samreen Zahra
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The cookies were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as I expected. The cheesecake filling was a bit too runny.


Hadjer Bon
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Valentina Villalvazo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are absolutely delicious and they're so easy to make.


Aundria Dicks
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These are my new favorite cookies! They're so flavorful and the texture is amazing.


Myah Young
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor bursts through in every bite.


Deepak Magar
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but these cookies have changed my mind. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cheesecake filling is creamy and delicious.


Hanifa Akter
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.


Aalaahussein
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making them again.


BRIAN MUNGA (kim)
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These lemon cheesecake cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfect, and the texture was soft and creamy. I especially loved the graham cracker crust, which added a nice crunch to each bite.