Description
Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are a deliciously tangy and sweet treat with a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in shredded coconut and cream cheese.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can substitute lime for lemon for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of coconut based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies