Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: Easy Indulgence at Home
Discover the delightful flavor combination of lemon and coconut in these easy-to-make cheesecake cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding lemon zest.
- These cookies can be topped with a simple lemon glaze for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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