Easy Lemon Butter Cookies

Step 1

Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese, Lemon Zest and Sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix for 1 minute

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time and mix for 2 minutes

Step 4

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and sift together. Add all the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix on slow speed until just combined.

Step 5

Chill the dough overnight or a minimum of 1 hour

Step 6

Roll the dough in even balls in powdered sugar

Step 7

Place the balls on a tray about 1.5 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 to 12 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.