Cream Cheese Filled Cookie

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. In another mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy.

6. Roll the cookie dough into small balls, then flatten each ball with your palm. Make an indentation in the center of each flattened dough ball.

7. Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling into the indentation of each dough round.

8. Bring the edges of the dough up to cover the filling, then roll the filled dough ball back into a smooth ball shape.

9. Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. If desired, dust the cooled cream cheese filled cookies with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.