Description
Enjoy the refreshing blend of tangy lemon and creamy cheesecake in these Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they make a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 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 (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, based on preference)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness (optional).
- For an added treat, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cookies.
- Serve on a platter or in a cookie jar, perfect for sharing or enjoying with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Der Teig darf während der Ruhezeit nicht bewegt werden.
- Für ein intensiveres Knoblaucharoma können mehr Zehen verwendet werden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes