Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To create these Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies, follow these simple steps:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter mixture, beating until fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Incorporate Flavors: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until there are no lumps, and the mixture is well combined.
- Scoop Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These easy steps guarantee that you will have delicious Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 2g