Lemon Delights Recipe

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Brief

Prep 1hr20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 servings

Lemon Delights Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine

softened

1 cup sugar

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

1 egg yolk

reserving egg white

3 tablespoons ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

2 ¼ cups unsifted flour

1 egg white

2 cups finely chopped nuts

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

¼ cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon ReaLemon® lemon juice from concentrate

1 drop Yellow food coloring

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Chill at least 1 hour.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Delights Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 97.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 8.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 6.8g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Cholesterol: 18.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 141.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 13.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 8.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 28.2mg 1%

Sodium: 41.2mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 61.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.