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Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies – Easy Recipe

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These Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies are soft, chewy treats filled with a creamy cheesecake center, zesty lemon, and sweet coconut. Perfect for a tropical dessert in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1large egg
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoonlemon zest
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1/2 cupshredded sweetened coconut
  • 4 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine. Chill the dough for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Freeze small dollops for the filling.
  6. Wrap each dollop of cheesecake filling with cookie dough and shape into balls.
  7. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.
You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a flavor twist.
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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