Lemon Cookies

These little cookies pack a big punch of flavor.  Fresh, tart, and delicious!  

Lemon Cookies

• 1/2 C unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 C cream cheese, softened
• 1 C sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3 TBS lemon zest
• 3 TBS lemon juice
• 2 3/4 C flour (I use 1 3/4C Bob's Red Mill 1:1 GF flour, 1C Namaste GF flour)
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Lemon Icing

• 2-3 TBS lemon juice 
• 1 C powdered sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar.  Mix until fluffy, about 2 min.  Add in egg, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, and mix until combined.  Add remaining dry ingredients.  Cover and chill for at least two hours, up to a few days.
2. When cookies are done chilling, preheat oven to 350.  Roll cookie dough into small balls, and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Flatten the cookies a bit, if desired.  (I usually flatten a bit because it makes it easier to ice after they cool).  Bake for about 10 minutes, then place on a cooling rack to cool.
3. While cookies are cooking, mix together the lemon juice and powdered sugar, adding lemon juice until the desired consistency.  
4. When cookies have cooled, drizzle the lemon icing on the cookies.  I usually do two coats to make sure they get a good coating.