Delight in the bright, citrusy burst of these delicate Lemon Spritz Cookies. A melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for afternoon tea or a sunny day indulgence. Their fine texture and subtle tang make them simply irresistible.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Ensure oven rack is in the center position. (5 minutes)
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined. (2 minutes)
Incorporate the egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should be smooth and pliable. (5 minutes)
Divide the dough into manageable portions. Shape each portion into a log to fit your cookie press. (5 minutes)
Using a cookie press fitted with your desired disc, press out cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. (15 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, approximately 12-14 minutes. (14 minutes)
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
Creola Okon
Jun 30, 2025My family absolutely loves these cookies. They're a regular request now!
Sallie Conroy
Jun 30, 2025I added a glaze with powdered sugar and lemon juice, and it made them even more special.
Herman Kris
Jun 29, 2025These cookies are divine! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced, and they're so tender.
Bonita Sawayn
Jun 27, 2025The dough was a little sticky for me, but adding a bit more flour solved the problem. They turned out great!
Camila Renner
Jun 23, 2025Make sure your butter and cream cheese are truly softened for the best texture.