My days seem to be filled with lots of running around and juggling the time I have to fit everything in.
Work, errands, kids, activities, working out, cleaning, laundry, dishes, and the list goes on!
Some days grabbing a quick treat will help me get out of my own way,
and to give me a moment to remember how blessed I am,
and look forward to what is coming up next.
There is always something to look forward to, whether it’s the next hour or the next day.
Now there is always something coming up next.
Some days I’m not sure I’ve gotten a handle on all of it.
Sometimes I just need a moment, and well… that moment will often include chocolate or lemon.
Today it’s including both.
Pepperidge Farm® Milano® Cookies come in Lemon and Chocolate and I couldn’t wait to try them.
WOW, lemon and chocolate are delicious together.
It’s great to savor moments with favorites!
I love lemon so much, I wanted to share this fun Lemon Cookie Dip with you.
It’s a quick recipe and takes only a couple minutes to make. Making it perfect for when I’m taking time to myself (and will be perfect for times when I will be sharing these great cookies with others). Often it’s great to have a no-bake dessert that is ready in minutes that will go with your favorite cookies.
Milano cookies are a favorite around here and I am sure to have a bag of them when we take a car trip too. Truth be told I sometimes keep a bag of them in my console in my car for the few moments I have between errands.
This lemon cookie dip is easy to whip up.
Just let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature (or microwave it on defrost to gently soften it without melting it) if the ingredients get to warm, it will be soupy). Mix the cream cheese with butter along with powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon and vanilla extract and a drop of yellow food coloring. It’s that simple.
- 8 oz. reduced fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop yellow coloring (I use Americolor Egg Yellow)
- In mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar along with lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract and yellow coloring.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Store in fridge.
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Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! I love this dip idea, awesome!
Kelly D says
I take time for yourself with Milano Cookies by enjoying them with a cup of coffee, and relaxing.
Kelly D says
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Julie Wood says
I love the Lemon Cookie Dip, and I take time for myself with Milano cookies, which are so delicious, by having with my hot Coffee Caramel Latte in the morning all by myself!
Julie Wood says
Tweet entry
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Mami2jcn says
I spend “me” moments early in the morning before everyone wakes up. I catch up on emails and just enjoy the silence. A milano cookie would be great in the morning.
Mami2jcn says
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Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
What a delicious way to eat Milanos. I like to wait until everyone’s gone to bed so I can enjoy Milanos all by myself.
Elena says
I enjoy a cup of coffee with Milano cookies to take a moment for myself
Elena says
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heather says
I take time for myself by taking a bubble bath and eating these cookies.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Love your lemon dip! I enjoy Milanos at the 3 p.m. slump time, between lunch and dinner. They’re a day-brightener.
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Medeja says
I think I could have it alone 😀
Natalie says
I take time for myself with delicious Milano Cookies by sitting by the fireplace with a good book and dipping the cookies in hot chocolate.
Natalie says
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Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Does it get any better than Milano cookies? LOVE those! And your lemon dip sounds just fabulous. YUM!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I had no idea that Milano cookies come in lemon flavor! Must find them!
Pamela Gurganus says
I take time for myself with Milano cookies by nibbling on them while sitting out on the patio with a good book.
Rosie says
that is a great recipe idea! I love to squirrel away with a cup of organic tea, my cookies and a good magazine!! I cherish that time!!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
You are my hero, Diane, this is brilliant!
Shaina says
I’m a coffee and cookies gal, thanks to extensive training in my formative years by my grandma. However, I’m thinking I may need to add cookie dipping to that routine.
Liz says
My daughter has just discovered Milano cookies—I now need to have a stash in our pantry at all times. I’m going to have to make your dip for her, too <3
latanya says
reading a book outside
latanya says
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OFG says
Reading (just about anything) or writing in one of my many journals.
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Jessie C. says
I take time for yourself with afternoon tea with Milano cookies. Milano double chocolate cookies are perfect with tea.
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Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/596163049133740033
Kim D. says
I find time for myself with a good book and eating Milano Cookies.
Lisa Brown says
I like to make a cup of coffee, grab a good book, milano cookies, and read a bit in the quiet of my bedroom.
Lisa Brown says
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/596327303174459394
Sarah Hall says
I like to take time for a cup of tea and cookies.
steve weber says
I’ll make time at night after everyone has gone to sleep.
steve weber says
tweet- https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/596399441411641345
rachel says
Afternoon snack time! I love it! It always brightens my day.
sandra says
white watching prime time
Nicole D says
I take time for myself with Milano cookies by relaxing out on my patio, while reading a good book and sipping on some tea.
Nicole D says
My tweet: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/597272421993811969
Carla says
Just when I thought Milanos couldn’t get any better, you go and make this delicious cookie dip. Love lemon and love chocolate.
Gina M says
i like to relax on my patio with a cup of iced coffee.
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Gina M says
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Lauren says
I like to take a coffee break in the afternoon.
Stephanie Phelps says
When I need a little me time I make a cup of coffee and enter my giveaways and read up on the latest blog post!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/602264618858315776
Lauren E. says
I like to enjoy milanos with a cup of hot cocoa in the evening
Amy Tong says
I like to take time for myself with Milano Cookie by pouring myself a cup of English Milk tea and watch a TV show. These are my favorite cookies.
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Amy Tong says
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BusyWorkingMama says
I unwind with a long spin class session all by myself. It feels great to work out and refresh my body!
Christina says
I love coffee with a Milano cookie.
Kristen says
Lemon Milanos??? Must look for those….yum!
I take a Milano (or two!) and a glass of black iced tea and sit at the table in my backyard watching the birds.
Kristen says
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ella says
This is such a great dip idea. I take time for myself with Milano cookies with a cup of tea.
ella says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/ellaanachronism/status/608070443887665152
D Schmidt says
My favorite way to take time for myself is a cup of tea, a cookie and a nice magazine
debbie says
I enjoy my Milanos with a nice cup of tea and a book.
debbie says
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Elle says
I love eating Milano cookies with a delicious cup of hot chocolate and a good book.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/610192235087437825
Anastasia Falling says
I love to curl up with a cookie treat, something to drink and catch up on the tv shows or movies I’ve been wanting to watch 🙂
Ashley C says
With my favorite cup of coffee!
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Sandy Klocinski says
I love to sit in the sun and read a cozy mystery while indulging in Milano cookies, when I have time. It is fun and relaxing.
Sandy Klocinski says
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Christina Sparks says
I like to take time out to take a hot bath and relax afterwards with hot chocolate and cookies.
Margaret Smith says
I enjoy having some quiet time with a cup of hot tea and Milano cookies. Thanks so much.
Margaret Smith says
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nickie says
I love coffee with a Milano cookie.
Cynthia C says
I like to enjoy Milanos in the afternoon with a good cup of coffee and a magazine.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
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HilLesha says
I’d enjoy them, while sipping on a steaming mug of Earl Grey tea and reading a good read. 🙂
Debbi Wellenstein says
I like to take time for myself with a good book and a glass of wine, or a cup of hot cocoa, and Milano cookies, of course!
paige chandler says
I love a Milano on the patio with coffee in the morning
Stephanie V. says
Love something in quiet – like a facial, massage or steam with my favorite milk chocolate Milano afterwards! Been years but a tired, working mom can dream! tvollowitz at aol dot com
Ashley C says
I like to go for a run to relax and decompress and then enjoy a delicious treat like Milano cookies afterwards!
Barbara Montag says
I like Milano cookies with my coffee in the morning.
thank you
Barbara Montag says
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kjasus says
i wake up before everyone else and go for a walk or read
kjasus says
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Denise S says
I unwind by reading in bed in the evenings.
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sarah hirsch says
I like to unwind by watching a little brainless television
Kathleen says
I enjoy a cookie or two with a cup of tea each evening.
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Rosanne says
I like to have it with a glass of milk after dinner
Rosanne says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/612782110336790528
maria cantu says
I like to read a book while drinking coffee.
Leela says
Milano cookies dipped in a DQ hot fudge sundae.
Kimberly Hilbert says
I like to eat cookies like Milanos with hot tea. I do this first thing in the morning before anyone wakes up.
Venus Marie Lay says
I spend me time reading a good book!
Karen Drake says
I enjoy my Milano cookies in the evening with a cup of coffee, it is my time to relax.
Kimmy Ripley says
I love to eat Milano cookies with a hot cup of coffee.
Debbie B says
i would enjoy relaxing in my recliner with a milano cookie and a glass of milk
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
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Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/614598720278016001
Susan Smith says
My me time is on my balcony with a book and a glass of wine.
Susan Smith says
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Amanda Sakovitz says
I take time for myself by running
Amanda Sakovitz says
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Kathy Pease says
I love to have a few with my afternoon cup of tea
Kathy Pease says
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ELIZABETH P says
I like me time that I can read a book – sometimes I play hide and seek with the kids and find a few moments of peace since I’m such a good hider.
ELIZABETH P says
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joni says
I like having a coffee and a cookie on my porch swing.
joni says
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Thomas Murphy says
I wake up early and have coffee with Milano Cookies and read a book.
Thomas Murphy says
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Angela W says
I love to sit outside and read a good book
Angela W says
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Bert Ruiz says
I’d enjoy a cup of tea with Milano cookies to take a moment for myself
Kerry says
I like to lay in the sun with a good book!
Bert Ruiz says
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Daniel M says
get off the computer for a snack
Michelle W says
Milano cookies, coffee and some sunshine
Eva says
I take my Milano cookies into the closet where I hide from my family. This way I can eat the whole box in peace and quiet. The only sounds are chewing and the splash of my tears hitting the cookie box.
Lisa Garner says
I take time by enjoying a Milano cookie and my favorite song.
Lisa Garner says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/615580718069063681
Denise L says
A cup of coffee and Milanos after all the dishes are done and clothes are folded is heavenly.
Denise L says
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Ed says
I enjoy a Milano Cookie with a good book!
Stephanie Larison says
I eat them while I’m reading in bed.
Stephanie Larison says
https://twitter.com/Stephanie64030/status/615648180630196229
Lisa says
I like to catch up on my TV shows while eating them!
Lisa Voyce says
With any little indulgence…I find the time when my dad (I am his caretaker) and my granddaughter (I am her part-time babysitter) take a nap.
Crystal F says
I’ve only had them a few times but I had them with coffee. I like to get up a little before the girls and have some coffee while I’m playing on the computer. Thank you!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/615711164908085248
Wanda McHenry says
With a cup of coffee and a Milano cookie sitting out on our patio.
Wanda McHenry says
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Breanne says
I read a book.
Erica B. says
I relax a do a crossword puzzle.
rajee says
Need to go to gym and then hot coffee make me feel lot better
rajee says
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Ellie Wright says
I enjoy Milano cookies as an afternoon treat with a glass of cold milk.
Ellie Wright says
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angie says
I do not actually eat these cookies. I love other varieties by this brand though, especially the Sausalito! I like to just sit in bed and eat them with a big glass of unsweetened almond milk! Yum!
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/615954523711008768
Richard Hicks says
They are great to snack on while reading.
Richard Hicks says
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Tabathia B says
I like to sneak in a bubble bath,with my book or kindle and a glass of sweet tea and some milano’s
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Francine Anchondo says
while reading a good book
Laurie Emerson says
I take time for myself with a MIlano cookie by sitting in our greenhouse with a hot cup of tea, cookie and a good book.
erica best says
i get up early to have me time for reading
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/616020882566164480
Jerry Marquardt says
I take time for yourself with Milano Cookie by enjoying a nice sunny day.
Jerry Marquardt says
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Kathryn C says
I take time for myself with Milano cookies with a cup of tea or coffee and relaxing on the couch
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Kathryn C says
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melissa Resnick says
chocolate anything, is my favorite indulgence
denise a says
I like to read, have a cup of tea and a Milano cookie, to me that is perfect!