Ingredients
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- for the cookies:
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- for frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- topping:
- crushed candy canes or chopped nuts
Instructions
- for the cookies:
- beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar until smooth. add egg and lemon juice and combine. mix in baking powder and flour. use a small (2 tablespoon) cookie scoop to place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. cookies with only flatten slightly, but you can use the bottom of a flat glass or spatula to flatten the cookies before baking if you want them smooth and flat. bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. cool on a cooling rack and then transfer to the freezer for a few minutes before icing.
- for the frosting:
- beat together the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice and half of the powdered sugar until you reach a smooth consistency. add more powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until you get a thick but spreadable icing.
- eat as is, or sprinkle on chopped nuts or crushed candy canes! enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: cookies