Cream Cheese Gems Recipe

Summary

CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), softened
 Cream cheese4 Ounce, softened
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon peel1⁄2 Teaspoon, grated
 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2432 Calories from Fat 1154

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 131 g202%

Saturated Fat 79.9 g399.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 366.6 mg122.2%

Sodium 379.2 mg15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 301 g100.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.6%

Sugars 204.3 g

Protein 21 g41.3%

Vitamin A 84.9% Vitamin C 5.4%

Calcium 16.3% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until creamy; beat in vanilla and lemon peel.
Gradually add flour, blending thoroughly.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake in a 350° oven for about 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Transfer to racks and let cool.
Store airtight.
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