Description
Delight in these Coconut Lemon Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake flavor with vibrant lemon zest and shredded coconut. These soft and buttery cookies offer a refreshing citrus twist, making them an irresistible dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, infusing the dough with fresh citrus flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and seasoning.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Coconut: Fold in the shredded coconut gently, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough for texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls of about 1.5 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes until the edges are just lightly golden, indicating perfect doneness with a soft center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For enhanced lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract or drizzle with lemon glaze once cookies have cooled.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
