Soft and creamy lemon cookies made with cream cheese, fresh lemon zest, and crunchy walnuts.

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115 g cream cheese, softened

115 g unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Zest of 1 lemon

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet.

2. Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.

3. Add sugar, then egg and vanilla.

4. Mix in lemon zest.

5. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Combine dry ingredients with wet.

7. Fold in walnuts.

8. Scoop dough onto baking sheet.

9. Bake 12–14 minutes.

10. Cool before serving.

Do not overbake.

Cookies stay soft and creamy.

Optional lemon glaze can be added.