Lemon Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies Recipe

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Lemon Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar (optional)
  • 3 tbsp warm water (optional)
  • 4 tsp meringue powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional)

Directions:

  1. Stir together flour, spices, and salt. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, and sugar with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in milk and lemon peel. Add dry ingredients, beating at low speed just until combined. Chill, covered, for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cutters.
  2. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
  3. If desired, in a medium mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, meringue powder,* and cream of tartar. Add 3 tablespoons cold water. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until mixture is combined, then on medium to high speed for 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture forms stiff peaks. (If mixture seems stiff while beating, add water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Icing should be fairly thick for piping. For a thinner, glazing consistency, stir in a little more water after beating.) Spread over cookies. (When not using, keep icing tightly covered to prevent drying.)
  4. *Note: One brand of meringue powder is Wilton. Look for the powder at kitchen, cake-decorating, and crafts shops.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 639.7 Kcal (2678 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.97g 54%
Cholesterol 92.39mg 31%
Sodium 130.54mg 5%
Potassium 170.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 73.04g 24%
Sugars 16.23g 65%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 10%
Protein 8.51g 17%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 49.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 396.39 Kcal (1660 kJ)
Calories from fat 195 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.67g 54%
Cholesterol 57.25mg 31%
Sodium 80.89mg 5%
Potassium 105.69mg 4%
Total Carbs 45.26g 24%
Sugars 10.06g 65%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 10%
Protein 5.27g 17%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 30.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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