Cookies made with jams or nuts work great
for both formal and informal teas.
Lemon Cream Cookies
1/2 c.
butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 oz. cream cheese
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbs. frozen lemonade
Zest of one lemon
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Preheat oven 350° degrees. In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until
creamy. Beat in cream cheese and egg yolk. Add vanilla, lemonade and lemon
zest. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder; fold it into mixture.
Chill the dough for one hour. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and
bake for 8 to 10 minutes.