Description
Butter cookies drizzled with lemon cream cheese frosting deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp, delicate cookie edges melt into rich, zesty frosting, creating a delightful treat you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 3 oz (85 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (90 grams) cornstarch
Sweetening Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Whip the softened butter and powdered sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the texture becomes velvety and airy, creating a light, pale mixture.
- Gradually incorporate flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture, gently folding until a cohesive dough forms, ensuring no dry ingredients remain unmixed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the dough to firm up for easier manipulation.
- Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven for even baking.
- Remove the chilled dough and carefully shape into uniform spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter, arranging them methodically on an ungreased baking sheet with ample spacing.
- Transfer the cookie sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that indicate perfect doneness without compromising the cookies’ tender texture.
- Transfer the baked cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and set their delicate structure.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened butter, cream cheese, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Fold in fragrant lemon zest, then gradually introduce powdered sugar, whisking until the frosting achieves a spreadable yet luxurious consistency.
- Once cookies have reached room temperature, generously spread the lemon cream cheese frosting across the surface of each cookie.
- Embellish the frosted cookies with a delicate sprinkle of fresh lemon zest for an elegant, vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Gather ingredients ahead of time to ensure a smooth baking experience.
- Chilling dough helps prevent spreading and maintains delicate cookie structure.
- Softened butter and cream cheese are crucial for creating ultra-smooth textures in both cookie and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg