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Creamy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosted Sugar Cookies

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Soft sugar cookies topped with a tangy, velvety lemon cream cheese frosting, perfect for a comforting homemade treat with a bright twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  7. Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges start to turn golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  11. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe frosting generously on top.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor. Frost cookies only when completely cool. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes; if too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen. Avoid over-flouring when rolling dough.

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