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Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Beat together cream cheese and butter with an electric or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Beat in powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and yellow food coloring and mix until well incorporated.
Step 4
Transfer to a large freezer bag or piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 5
Divide sugar cookie dough into 32 (1/2-oz.) portions and roll each into ball.
Step 6
Place balls of dough, 3 inches apart, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Step 7
Press your thumb into the top of each ball to create an indentation to fill with frosting after baking.
Step 8
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
Step 9
Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Step 10
Cut the corner off of your freezer bag or piping bag and top each cookie with a tablespoon of the chilled cream cheese frosting. Serve immediately.