A sweet, cheery little cookie that will stand out on your cookie plate.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
- 60 cinnamon red hot candies, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, lemon peel, and lemon extract and beat well.
Step 3
Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Add to the bowl with the butter mixture in 3 additions, mixing well after each. Add food coloring and mix in thoroughly.
Step 4
Press cookies 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie press fitted with a flower disc. Press 1 red hot cinnamon candy into the center of each cookie.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to turn golden brown on the edges, 14 to 16 minutes; do not overbake.
Step 6
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 41 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium24mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium3mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium7mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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