Lemon-Cheese Spritz Cookies

Submitted by DebS 2

"These are from the 1969 Betty Crocker Cookbook. Be sure that the dough is well-chilled. Sprinkle with colored sugars before baking. Pretty melt-in-your-mouth cookies and lots of lemon flavor. Don't omit the lemon zest! If you use self-rising flou, omit the baking powder. Watch carefully while baking - don't let them brown!"

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 5 Dozen

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour, all purpose
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

directions

1. Cream butter, cheese, and sugar until fluffy.
2. Blend in remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and chill.
4. Press out cookies on un-greased baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
6. Bake at 375 F 7-8 minutes.

Reviews

[Kathy B.]

I've been making these for over 20 years...my go to christmas cookie...in the oven right now;)I make these plain no decorations....

 

[gram4ever]

I remember baking these cookies in Home Ec. class. One of the best cookie recipe ever! I however, DO NOT sprinkle w/ sugar, rather make a light powdered sugar & milk glaze , or just plain.