Lemon Cheese Pressed Cookie(Press Cookie)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 60 Cuisine: American

Delight in these tangy lemon-flavored pressed cookies with a buttery, creamy texture—perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a sweet citrus treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Instructions

  1. Blend butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and cream thoroughly.
  3. Incorporate beaten egg, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind; blend well.
  4. Measure flour and baking powder together, then add to the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Mix thoroughly until dough forms.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Force dough through a cookie press onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are slightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 36.4g 47% DV
Carbs 69.8g 25% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2876mg 100% DV
Potassium 312.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 217.3mg 72% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1567.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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