Description
Delightful cookies combining zesty lemon and sweet coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool before drizzling with lemon curd if desired.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg