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.

Spencer Blankenship
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These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.


Charlotte shorter
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I had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.


Denzle Tech Tips
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Paul Ramirez
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I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Rochelle Louw
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Robin Baty
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I'm new to baking, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great!


xsxsdavid
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Dipa
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're just the right amount of tart and sweet.


Carlos Arias
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for my family.


kidd shanks
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I love the addition of lemon zest in this recipe. It really brightens up the flavor of the cookies.


Dreyfas Leyton
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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.


BE LOVED
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Zawar Ahmed Khan
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These lemon cream cheese spritz cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love how they melt in your mouth.


sanaya jackson
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This lemon cream cheese spritz cookie recipe is a keeper! The cookies turned out perfectly and were a huge hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of tangy lemon and sweet cream cheese.