CL-CREAM CHEESE MELTAWAYS WITH LEMON GLAZE

CL-CREAM CHEESE MELTAWAYS WITH LEMON GLAZE image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup (2 ounces) block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Combine 1 cup powdered sugar, butter, cheese, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes). Add flour mixture; stir until just combined (dough will be dry and crumbly). Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on pans on wire racks. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks. To prepare glaze, combine 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar and lemon juice, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Dip tops of cookies in glaze; place on wire racks. Let cookies stand for 30 minutes or until glaze is set.