Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for You
Enjoy these delicious Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies that combine the zesty flavor of lemon with the rich taste of cheesecake and a hint of coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the dough.
- These cookies can be served with a drizzle of lemon glaze on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg