Description
Lemon cheesecake cookies are soft, tangy, and sweet treats that combine the flavors of lemon and cheesecake in a cookie format.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add cream cheese, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For stronger lemon flavor, increase lemon zest.
- These cookies pair well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Cookies