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Lemon Coconut Cookies

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: Tangy, creamy, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies blend zesty lemon with rich coconut and a luscious cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the grated coconut and white chocolate chips.
  • Form the dough into small balls, place on the baking sheet, and slightly flatten them. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • While cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Once cooled, place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling on each cookie, top with a teaspoon of lemon curd, and sprinkle with additional coconut.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the coconut before adding it to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Feel free to substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone or a dairy-free alternative if needed. For an extra zesty kick, add more lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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