WHITE CHOCOLATE-LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

White Chocolate-Lemon Sugar Cookies image

These soft and chewy White Chocolate-Lemon Sugar Cookies get their awesome texture from cream cheese, and their citrusy kick from fresh lemon zest.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 2h2m

Yield 30 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups flour
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate

Steps:

Mix flour, zest and baking soda until blended. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
Shape into 2 (8-inch) logs; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Melt chocolate as directed on package. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 2 g