LEMON COCONUT CHEESECAKE COOKIES

LEMON COCONUT CHEESECAKE COOKIES

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LEMON COCONUT CHEESECAKE COOKIES 🍋🥥

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

Directions:

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and come out perfectly golden.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This may take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate air into the batter. Then add the vanilla extract and continue to mix.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps to distribute the leavening agent evenly in your dough.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Over-mixing can lead to tough cookies, so stop once combined.
  6. Fold in the shredded coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice gently into the dough to keep the cookie texture light.
  7. Lastly, carefully mix in the softened cream cheese. This will add a delightful creaminess and cheesecakey flavor to your cookies.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet, making sure to leave enough space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
  9. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Additional Information:

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: 12 minutes
  • Total time: 32 minutes
  • Servings: 24 cookies
  • Approximate calorie count per serving: 120 calories

Notes:

  • Feel free to experiment with adding more lemon zest if you’re a lemon lover!
  • These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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