Description
Delightful butter cookies with lemon cream cheese frosting offer a zesty twist on classic sweet treats. Creamy, tangy frosting complements rich butter cookies, creating a perfect balance you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g/8 oz) butter, softened
- 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (156 g/5.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (90 g/3.2 oz) cornstarch
- 2 ½ cups (300 g/10.6 oz) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Whip softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a velvety, light pale consistency.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture, creating a cohesive dough that integrates all dry ingredients seamlessly.
- Chilling Process: Encase the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and the dough to firm up for easy shaping.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C), positioning the rack centrally to ensure uniform baking.
- Cookie Shaping and Baking: Retrieve the chilled dough, shape into 1-inch spheres, and arrange methodically on an ungreased baking sheet with adequate spacing. Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges that signal perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Frosting Preparation: Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling. Meanwhile, blend softened butter, cream cheese, and salt until smooth, then incorporate lemon zest and powdered sugar to create a luxurious, spreadable frosting.
- Finishing Touches: Once cookies reach room temperature, generously spread lemon cream cheese frosting and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest for an elegant, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerating for at least 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates a more compact, tender cookie texture.
- Uniform Size Matters: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure consistent 1-inch cookie spheres for even baking and professional presentation.
- Watch Baking Carefully: Golden edges are the perfect doneness indicator; avoid over-baking to maintain the cookies’ delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Frosting Consistency is Key: Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free frosting that spreads effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg