Description
These Easy Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies combine the tangy flavor of lemon, the creamy texture of cheesecake, and the tropical sweetness of coconut in one delicious cookie. They are perfect for a light dessert or a snack, and they come together in no time! Simple to make and packed with flavor, these cookies will become your new favorite treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- Optional: ½ cup toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and shredded coconut.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls and make an indentation in the center. Fill with a small spoonful of cheesecake mixture and seal the dough around it.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer coconut flavor, toast the coconut before adding it to the dough.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg