Lemon Delights



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Prep Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Servings:
60

Yield:
60 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter or margarine, softened
  • 1cupsugar
  • 1(3 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
  • 1egg yolk, reserving egg white
  • 3tablespoonsReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ¼teaspoonsalt
  • 2 ¼cupsunsifted flour
  • 1egg white
  • 2cupsfinely chopped nuts
  • Lemon Cheese Filling:

  • 1(3 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
  • ¼cupsugar
  • 1egg yolk
  • 1tablespoonReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate
  • 1dropYellow food coloring

  • Directions

    Combine all ingredients except egg white, flour, nuts and Lemon Cheese Filling. With mixer, beat until well blended. Beat in flour. Wrap dough in plastic wrap.

    Chill at least 1 hour.

    Shape into 1-inch balls. With mixer, beat egg white lightly. Dip balls in egg white; roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb deep into center of each cookie; fill with Lemon Cheese Filling (recipe below).

    Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven 10 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; remove from baking sheets. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

    Lemon Cheese Filling Directions: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, ReaLemon® and 1 drop of yellow food coloring, if desired, until well blended and smooth.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    98

    Calories

    7g

    Fat

    8g

    Carbs

    2g

    Protein

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