Lemon Delights

Lemon Delights

Treat your family with these thumbprint cookies filled with lemony goodness!

Prep Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
60 servings
Servings:
60

Ingredients

Lemon Cheese Filling

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
  • 1 drop Yellow food coloring
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg yolk, reserving egg white
  • 3 tablespoons ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups unsifted flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups finely chopped nuts

Directions

Step 1
Combine all ingredients except egg white, flour, nuts and Lemon Cheese Filling. With mixer, beat until well blended. Beat in flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap.

Step 2
Chill at least 1 hour.

Step 3
Shape into 1-inch balls. With mixer, beat egg white lightly. Dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb deep into center of each cookie; fill with Lemon Cheese Filling (recipe below).

Step 4
Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 10 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; remove from baking sheets. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Step 5
Lemon Cheese Filling Directions: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, ReaLemon® and 1 drop of yellow food coloring, if desired, until well blended and smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98
Calories
7g
Fat
8g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol18mg 6%
Sodium41mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium9mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium28mg 1%

*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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