Description
Delightful cookies combining cheesecake richness with tropical coconut and a zesty lemon flavor.
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 curd
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the cream cheese, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon curd; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, coconut, and salt, and stir until a dough forms.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optionally, drizzle additional lemon curd over cookies before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, coconut, cheesecake, dessert, tropical