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Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies: A Tropical Delight Awaits!

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the richness of cream cheese and the tropical taste of coconut.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the cream cheese, shredded coconut, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
  • For a tropical twist, try adding crushed pineapple to the dough.
  • You can substitute the white chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.

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