Tangy Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies

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These Tangy Cream Cheese Lemon Cookies are a refreshing twist on classic soft cookies, featuring a blend of citrus brightness and creamy richness. Cream cheese adds a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while real lemon juice and zest deliver bold, tangy flavor. Finished with a zesty lemon glaze, they’re the perfect cookie for lemon lovers and springtime gatherings.




🍊 What They Are:

  • Soft, thick, and chewy cookies made with cream cheese for extra tenderness

  • Bursting with fresh lemon flavor from both zest and juice

  • Glazed with a tangy lemon icing for an extra citrus punch

  • Ideal for dessert platters, afternoon snacks, or gifting

🍥 Flavor Profile:

  • Bright, tangy citrus from lemon zest and juice

  • Smooth, slightly tart richness from cream cheese

  • Balanced sweetness from the cookie dough and glaze

  • Optional hint of vanilla or almond extract for depth

🧈 Texture:

  • Soft and chewy with a slight crisp on the edges

  • Creamy interior with a melt-in-your-mouth bite

  • Glaze adds a light crackle on top and a burst of zing

🥣 Key Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • All-purpose flour

  • Baking powder and baking soda

  • Salt

  • Unsalted butter

  • Cream cheese (softened)

  • Granulated sugar

  • Egg

  • Fresh lemon juice and zest

  • Vanilla extract (optional)

For the Glaze:

  • Powdered sugar

  • Lemon juice

  • Lemon zest

🌀 Variations:

  • Add white chocolate chips for a creamy contrast

  • Swap lemon with lime or orange for a citrus twist

  • Use gluten-free flour for a GF version

  • Make into sandwich cookies with lemon curd in between

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve chilled or room temperature

  • Perfect with a cup of tea, coffee, or lemonade

  • Include on a spring/summer dessert table

  • Great for baby showers, Easter, brunches, or picnic boxes

🧊 Storage Tips:

  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days

  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week to keep them firm

  • Freeze unfrosted cookies and glaze them fresh before serving

🎁 Occasions & Gifting:

  • A hit at cookie swaps, lemon-themed parties, or gift boxes

  • Pack in parchment-lined tins with lemon slices or a ribbon for gifting

  • Bright and eye-catching for Mother’s Day, spring holidays, or just because

❤️ Why People Love Them:

  • Bursting with real lemon flavor

  • Ultra soft and chewy texture

  • Simple ingredients, easy to make

  • A crowd-pleaser for citrus fans and cookie lovers alike

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