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Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies will Delight Your Tastebuds!

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of lemon and coconut with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  7. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, then make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  8. Fill each indentation with about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, try adding a few chopped macadamia nuts to the cookie dough.
  • For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 2 tablespoons and add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice.

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