Description
A delicious fusion of tangy lemon, creamy cheesecake, and delightful coconut, these cookies are quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in cream cheese and vanilla until well blended.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Fold in coconut, lemon zest, and lemon curd.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free variant and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg