Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: Indulgent Treats You’ll Love
A delicious and indulgent recipe for lemon coconut cheesecake cookies that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, shredded coconut, and sugar together.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the creamed mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add extra lemon zest.
- These cookies pair well with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg